She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 1457:

“If you were there, you’d have stepped in for me,” Melvin said, knowing her too well. “I needed to hear what your parents really thought.”

Marriage wasn’t just about the two of them—it tied both families together. If Jessica had been present, her parents might have sugar-coated things just to make her happy.

Melvin didn’t want that. He needed Roland and Lena to mean it when they gave their approval.

Jessica felt a sudden warmth bloom in her chest. Still, she gave him a playful nudge and said, “Dummy.”

Melvin didn’t say a word.

That night, Melvin joined the Prescotts for dinner. Around ten, he stood up and said it was time for him to head home.

“I’ll come with you!” Jessica clung to him like she had no plans of letting go anytime soon.

wasn’t right to take her

when you wake

a glare. First day of being

“Girls grow up—you

together?” Jessica said, hitting him right where it hurt.

She was

the back of her hand and feeling at ease now that she trusted

will,” Melvin said

ready and followed him out. Melvin had

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Jessica practically skipped out

tonight,” Melvin muttered as he buckled her seatbelt. “Could’ve helped them pack for

worry, my dad can handle all

so Melvin wouldn’t feel guilty about taking her away. And Melvin