She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 1409

Chapter 1409:

Roland turned to her, exasperated. “Why did you interrupt me?” he whispered.

“Because you were about to say something foolish,” Lena replied in a low voice.

“Do you even know what I was going to say?” he shot back, crossing his arms.

Lena arched an eyebrow. “After all these years, I can read you like an open book.”

He huffed, silenced, and turned his gaze to the window.

Melvin glanced at his watch, urgency creeping into his voice. “She plans to get married at nine tomorrow morning. You might want to call her tonight, ask her to come home.”

agreement passing between them. Moments later, they excused themselves and climbed the

He leaned close to Lena, his

him gently. “Call

lips pursed. “She is bluffing Melvin. No

“And how would you know what is in her head if you do

better than anyone. Her daughter had loved Melvin for years—giving up so easily and marrying someone else out

be

his

sighed, pulling out her own phone. “Never

Roland said nothing.

minutes later, they descended the stairs, their faces unreadable. Melvin straightened, his body tensing as he searched their expressions for

his voice measured. “We spoke

cracking. He had not expected this. His lips parted, a storm of emotions flickering across his

happens