She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 1383:

Jessica glanced at Melvin. “Nope.”

Melvin tilted his head slightly. “Is he talking about me?”

Jessica was speechless. So was Roland.

There was a long pause on both ends.

Melvin kept his eyes on the road and said steadily, “Put him on speaker. I’ll talk to him.”

“No need.” Jessica had a hunch her dad would just stir up trouble.

“You’re living with me. It’s normal for him to want to know more.” Melvin kept his tone light and matter-of-fact. “If you were my daughter, I’d ask too.”

“If you suck at metaphors, maybe just stop using them.” Jessica rolled her eyes.

She wanted to

know how to respond

moment of hesitation, Jessica reluctantly put the

red light, eyes calmly watching the countdown. “I’m Melvin Swain, a friend of

like that,

someone

mind, then asked with careful suspicion, “Did you just say your

to Anita International Group. Since this guy’s name was Melvin Swain, could it really

answered clearly and without

be a bit mischievous. Has she caused you any trouble while living together?”

had a million questions racing through her

eased back into driving

could look out for her,” Roland said warmly. They moved in the same circles, and he had taken quite a liking to Melvin. “And if she gives you any trouble,

I’ll take good care