She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 1440:

Melvin hesitated. Instead of replying, he called her.

She had told him not to come around, not to show up in person, but calling didn’t count.

Jessica stared at the screen, fingers poised, before finally picking up. Her tone was cold, sharp as a winter wind. “Explain why you were at my place, intimidating Jack.”

“He was messing around behind your back,” Melvin said, plain and blunt.

“I gave him permission.” Jessica’s voice dropped colder, like frost creeping across glass. “When we got married, I made it clear. However he lived his life wasn’t my concern.”

“You’re husband and wife,” Melvin said, his voice tight.

He couldn’t stand the thought of her stuck with someone who didn’t care, someone who treated her like an afterthought. Maybe she didn’t mind now, but eventually, she’d understand that happiness had to come from something real.

“I know better than you what we are,” Jessica shot back. Every word landed like a slap. “Stay out of my relationship. And stop threatening him.”

even he could hear the lie

exactly what you did,” Jessica said flatly. “I asked him earlier. He lied to my face.” Her tone didn’t shake, didn’t waver. “I know him. He only lies

that, you

“Yes.”

Then Melvin exhaled, defeated. “You’re right to

the unexpected confession. For a

to say, so he

respond, but the balcony door slid

stepped inside, balancing a plate

the latest updates on

tensed.

it later. I’m on a call,” Jessica

tightened. “Where are

it matter?” she shot back. “Let me make this clear one last time. Stay away from Jack and