She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 1464:

Before he could speak, she added quickly, “It wasn’t creepy, I swear! He only shared what he already knew.”

Melvin’s voice was calm. “If you wanted to know about me, you could’ve just asked. I’d have told you everything.”

Jessica pouted, her tone tinged with frustration. “You were always so busy. I tried, but you’d brush me off, saying you didn’t have time.”

Melvin paused, the memory hitting him.

“I just wanted to talk, see how you were,” she went on, her voice softer now. “You were always so distant.”

Melvin nodded, understanding. “From now on, ask me anything. I’ll make time.”

He let the topic drop, recalling those hectic days at Anita International when he and Freya were buried in work. Back then, his replies to Jessica’s messages had been short and clipped.

Jessica tucked her phone away, a smile tugging at her lips. “Alright, since you’re being sweet, I’ll let it slide. But Gerard still needs to get paid.”

an eyebrow.

He said there were about 14,000 good ones. And he gave me a discount. One hundred twenty

Melvin’s jaw dropped.

a message to Gerard. “Taking Jessica’s money?

only charge if you two got together. Otherwise, it was free. So,

not paying

replied, “Who says no to extra

he

details? Or should

loaded now at

her the transfer

surprised.

his phone, showing the

a bit uneasy. “Feels weird that you paid