She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 1458:

He could handle it himself, but he would never let her be put through that.

To him, his parents weren’t worth meeting.

“Why aren’t you saying anything?” Jessica asked, nudging him gently.

“If you’re really that eager to meet someone’s parents… maybe meet my boss’s—” Melvin trailed off mid-sentence.

He realized his mistake. Freya’s mom had passed away.

“My life now—it’s all because of Freya,” Melvin said softly, his eyes filled with quiet gratitude. “Without her, I wouldn’t be who I am.”

Seeing the seriousness etched across Melvin’s face, Jessica chose not to push any further.

Once they got back home, Melvin helped her straighten up the bedroom and gently told her to get some rest.

just as he was about to

cool and unreadable. “What

me,” she said plainly, her

place, clearly caught off guard by the sudden

tonight, you’re staying here. With me,” she

yet. It’s not appropriate,” Melvin refused instinctively, a flicker of unease surfacing beneath his otherwise composed demeanor.

my past?” Jessica asked, starting to stir

Melvin looked slightly thrown.

with conviction. “Are you saying no because I’ve fooled around

said, straightening his back as he unlocked

at him,

for

reached toward her phone again. “Remove me

of tests are you even talking about?” Jessica

Melvin answered, his discomfort plain. “Just to be sure they’re