She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 1405

Chapter 1405:

“Is that the only way?” Melvin asked, feeling something sharp twist in his chest—an ache he couldn’t put into words. It was like a jagged blade had sliced right through him and stayed there.

“You don’t have to do it—if you want to be with me,” Jessica said, her gaze fixed and unwavering. “Otherwise, please block my contacts.”

She couldn’t bring herself to block him. No matter how furious she was, she just couldn’t do it.

Melvin pressed his lips together, hesitating for a long moment. Then, he finally said, “Got it.”

He picked up his phone and blocked her contact. Jessica was right—if he couldn’t be with her, it was cruel to give her hope.

Once he was done, the phone felt like a brick in his hand. His expression shifted, something complicated flickering in his eyes. His voice remained calm, but the weight was there. “It’s done.”

blocked her. He

look at him again. If she

back in her room,

was staring at the single grey tick on her screen,

sent it even though she knew it would never go through. It

exit the chat, a friend request popped up. The profile picture was a cartoon. The nickname was just

pinged with a quick reply: “Mel.”

Mel, as in Melvin?

a reflex, before she typed

are live at

jumble. He wanted to chat, to connect, but words escaped him.

impatient, sent another message.

raced, but he replied, “Just hoping we could be friends. Can I