She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 1433:

“Does Freya know?” Jacob’s voice shifted. He already knew the players involved.

“Yeah.” Jessica nodded. “But she doesn’t know why either.”

For the first time, something deeper cracked through Jacob’s usual cool.

He knew Melvin worked under Freya. He also knew Freya wouldn’t lie to Jessica about something this important. If it wasn’t work stopping the boy from admitting his feelings, it had to be something else—something worse. No wonder Jessica looked like she’d been carrying the weight of that rejection for weeks. Lawrence could be annoying, but at least he could break through heavy moods like this.

“Did you just say Freya Briggs?” Lawrence suddenly asked, sharp interest flashing across his face.

Jessica blinked, caught off guard. “Wait, you know Freya?”

“Of course I do,” he said with a faint, nostalgic smile. Someone familiar flickered through his mind like an old photograph. “But what’s she got to do with your heartbreak?”

how much she

staying, shut up and stop asking questions,” Jacob cut

Jessica’s eyes widened.

fast that decision came. He didn’t think Jacob would agree

letting him

much. If you’re feeling down, use him. Don’t bottle it up.” There was

room. Even now, pieces of himself were still stuck in

face brightened.

a word with him,” Jacob said, motioning toward Lawrence without glancing

you love

practically bouncing toward the stairs like

Lawrence leaned against the doorframe with his usual crooked

to talk about? I’m all

eyes narrowed, his voice flat but sharp. “Jessica’s a girl. The weather’s heating up. Keep your shirt on