Chapter 1465:

Melvin looked up, curious. “What’s up?”

Jessica gave a shy grin. “Back in high school, I thought you two were a good match.”

Melvin’s face froze. “Me and… Gerard?”

Jessica nodded, her eyes sparkling with mischief. “Remember sports day? Gerard twisted his ankle in the long jump, and you ran to help him when he couldn’t walk.”

Melvin shrugged. “He’s my friend. What’s wrong with helping?”

Jessica laughed. “That’s not it. Most guys I knew back then were rough with each other. You were so caring—it stood out.”

Melvin stared, lost for words.

wasn’t just me,” Jessica added, her voice light. “Half the girls in class were

the dorms. With their good looks and kinder vibes than most boys, it was easy to see why people got ideas. For a while, they were

Melvin searched his memory, combing through every

shipping it,” Jessica said lightly, as if it were nothing. “It was just harmless gossip between

fantasy ship to herself and not bothering

Melvin asked. “Do you


Jessica said seriously.

He had already made up his mind—if Jessica dared to say yes, he was ready to go find Gerard and knock him flat. That

along the sidewalk. Even with her hand resting snugly in Melvin’s, Jessica still couldn’t quite shake the feeling that

thought

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The next day.

their meet-up, Jessica quickly changed into a sleek outfit from a niche designer and put together a

confused. She already looked stunning without makeup—why spend over an hour applying

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