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?”

believing it.

in my face—pictures of me with my girlfriends. He started demanding answers, wanted to know why I’d cheat on you,” Jack huffed. “I told

next?” Jessica prompted, a hint of amusement in

practically howled. “He told

said calmly, “Relax. He’s just trying to scare you. Don’t worry

Money wasn’t what had him

see for yourself how brutal he was?” Jack

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

next adventure

part

repeat that?” Jessica asked, thinking she must

scary he was when he walked in today. Most of the time, he’s cool and collected. But today, just being around him was enough to make my skin crawl.” Jack sounded frazzled.