She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 1423:

The sound of Jessica’s phone conversation made it clear to Melvin that she was awake.

“Come in,” Jessica called out. Her hair was tousled, and she looked endearingly disheveled.

“I brought you some clothes. Hope you like them,” Melvin said, stepping inside with two bags in hand. He passed them to her, adding, “And here’s a pair of shoes.”

Jessica hesitated for a moment. Though she was accustomed to his thoughtful nature, his care still struck her deeply, warming her heart.

“If they’re not to your liking, I can have someone fetch other options,” Melvin added, noticing her silence.

She fought to keep her emotions in check, taking the bags from him with a grateful smile. “These will do just fine. Thank you.”

feared she might be upset that he had made decisions for her without asking. “I wasn’t

smiled reassuringly. Makeup was something she rarely bothered with—usually just a touch of sunscreen, concealer, and a swipe of

isn’t something you rush into.” Melvin tried once

say another word,” Jessica interrupted, her eyes locking onto his with a gravity he had never seen before. “I’ll only ask this once more—will you marry me, yes or

longed to pour his heart out, but he reminded himself—he was no longer a boy chasing whims. An adult has

that’s a no?”

sorry,” he finally replied, his voice

forward, I hope you won’t show up in front of me again. If you do, I’ll take it as your

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through,” she said coolly, gathering

there, stunned, the words tangled in his throat. She was already