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.”

replied, though even he could

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 when someone scares him into

just because of that, you

“Yes.”

defeated. “You’re right

twisted at the unexpected confession. For a second, her resolve

didn’t know what else to say, so

respond, but

plate of

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entire body tensed. A

a call,” Jessica said coolly, motioning to her

jaw tightened. “Where

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