Chapter 1390:

Freya answered, “Why not take the chance?”

Jessica’s eyes lit up with a mix of nervousness and excitement, her heart pounding all over the place. “I’ll think about it.”

At the same time, Melvin was nearly done with dinner. He called Jessica over. In just under ten minutes, Jessica had already finished her food, her mind set on having a serious conversation with him.

“You didn’t like the food today?” Melvin asked, surprised by how quickly she cleared her plate.

“It was fine.” Jessica was lost in thought, even while eating. “You go ahead and finish. I need to talk to you after this.”

Realizing she was serious, Melvin stayed quiet and kept eating.

When he was done, Jessica led him into the study.

The mood turned slightly tense, and Melvin began to feel a bit uneasy. “What’s going on?”

think of me?” Jessica blurted out, courage

“You’re great.”

“In what way?”

“In every way.”

I become your girlfriend?” As she spoke, she looked him straight in the eyes, her heart thudding wildly. “Not just pretend—your


his

pressed further, “What

“Having a real girlfriend means the feelings have to be mutual.

said directly.

brow, holding her gaze, and spoke slower than usual. “Don’t

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would shift so quickly. “That was all a lie. I don’t feel

she spoke. “What about

her closeness had his heartbeat spiraling out

voice soft against his ear.

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