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.

Seriously? She wanted to be his

didn’t know how to respond

of hesitation, Jessica reluctantly put the phone

said politely as he stopped at a red light, eyes calmly watching

Just like that,

at someone that courteous—especially not someone

a moment, something clicking in the back of his mind, then asked

Since this guy’s name

and

any

questions racing through

light turned green, Melvin eased back into driving and replied with

could look out for her,” Roland said warmly. They moved in the same circles,

I’ll take good care of