She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 1438:

“Thank you!” Jessica replied warmly and cheerfully.

The rest of the day drifted by without any drama.

Jessica chatted with them for a while, then excused herself and settled into the living room. With her laptop open, she turned her attention to Jack’s startup. The problems waiting for her weren’t the end of the world, but they did need some work. She knew it would take a bit of determination to sort them out. Turning a profit would take another three months at the very least.

By six in the evening, Lawrence and Jacob had taken over the kitchen to make dinner. Jessica had meant to lend a hand, but her phone rang. Jack’s name lit up the screen.

“Hello?”

“Jessica, Melvin just threatened me,” Jack blurted out. His voice shook, as if he were moments from crying. “Do you have any idea what he did when he showed up this afternoon?”

Jessica asked, not really believing it. She doubted Melvin would ever

to know why I’d cheat on you,” Jack huffed. “I told him it was

happened next?” Jessica prompted, a hint of amusement in her

practically howled. “He told me if I kept up my nonsense, I’d end

on any real threat. She said calmly, “Relax. He’s just trying to scare you. Don’t worry about the car—I’ll pay

what had

you can see for yourself how

a show. Trust me, as long as you don’t start anything, he won’t

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done with this. I want no part of it anymore!” Jack broke. “I

you repeat that?” Jessica asked, thinking she must have

was enough to make my skin crawl.” Jack sounded frazzled. “If he ever catches me with any