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.”

look, a silent agreement passing between them. Moments later, they excused themselves and climbed the stairs, leaving Melvin

his voice a whisper. “She did not even take her ID. How

gently. “Call her and

his lips pursed. “She is bluffing Melvin.

you know what is in her head if you do

Jessica better than anyone. Her daughter had loved Melvin for years—giving up so easily

had to be more to

hovering over his phone. “Should I call her,

out her own phone. “Never mind. I will

Roland said nothing.

they descended the stairs, their faces unreadable. Melvin straightened, his body tensing as

and Roland spoke, his voice measured. “We spoke to Jessica. We accept her decision. We agree to

not expected this. His lips parted, a storm of emotions flickering across

happens