She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 1422:

His intention was to take her home, but when he arrived and saw the lights off at her place, he silently reversed the car and headed to his own home instead. Jessica had no idea where they were going, but she stayed still, not daring to look around for fear of giving herself away.

By the time they reached his house, it was well past eleven. Melvin carried her inside, and as the door closed behind them, Jessica immediately recognized the familiar sound of his home.

“Jessica,” Melvin said softly.

Jessica kept up her charade, eyes closed, offering no response.

Melvin, noticing her silence, moved with care, laying her gently on the bed. He removed her shoes with deliberate slowness, and after a brief hesitation, he began to take off her makeup.

As Jessica felt his hands move near her face, her mind wandered, her thoughts spinning in a mix of uncertainty and curiosity. How had he even thought to remove her makeup? The level of care he showed was beyond what most men, even those with ample relationship experience, would offer.

Melvin took the extra step of

act of being drunk, but as exhaustion crept in, she

just as the sun began to rise, her phone rang, pulling her from

she glanced at the caller ID and saw it was Jack. Her frustration bubbled up.

completely forget about the wedding today?” Jack’s voice came through, persistent.

“your place,” he meant the apartment Jessica had

froze for a moment, her mind racing to fully wake up. She

as he waited for a

bit her lip, her thoughts in turmoil, before she

understand the situation. Confusion clouded

had a little too much to drink last night. Melvin offered to take me back to his place,” Jessica explained, rubbing her forehead as flashes of the previous night crept back. “Just wait for me.