She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 1451:

It took Melvin over an hour to bring Jessica to his home.

Standing in his living room again stirred up a mess of emotions inside her. She really wanted a home with him.

“Have a seat.” Melvin offered her a glass of orange juice, his movements slow and careful.

Jessica sat on the sofa, casual on the outside but full of nervous anticipation. “Just say what you want to say.”

“You’ve always wanted to know why I turned you down, haven’t you?” Melvin said, summoning every ounce of courage he had left.

Jessica nodded lightly, but her heart thudded hard against her chest.

“The biggest reason is… my family,” Melvin finally confessed.

hour, he laid it all

couldn’t stand the thought of watching her drift through life without knowing why he had pushed

tone still uneasy. “If you still want to be with me, I’ll wait until your things with Jack are sorted out. If not, I won’t force it. But I hope you’ll stop treating your life like

him. “Are

Melvin froze, confused. “What?”

said, folding her arms. “I don’t care about your background, as long as we’re not on the

the truth. His family history

his voice steady. “Life with me will only

felt ridiculous for being rejected over something so small. “Do you think my social circle

looked genuinely

with ga ln ov els .

yourself into the head of a listed company,” Jessica said, sincerity shining in her eyes. “That’s the

Melvin hesitated, still stuck on

shot him a glare. “Honestly, I should be flattered that I