She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 1472:

“You should count yourself lucky, Melvin.” Nyla flashed him another sugary smile, her words laced with subtle digs. “Jessica stayed single until you came along, but she’s the type who gets obsessed.”

“If her family hadn’t stepped in, she’d still be chasing after that same guy, I bet,” Bianca added, unable to resist piling on.

Jessica stared at them, caught off guard. A scowl formed on her face. “And where did you get that information, anyway? Who told you I liked someone?”

In reality, only a select few from her school days ever knew about her feelings for Melvin. Even Gerard, who had been close, only caught on after graduation.

The girls went quiet, exchanging glances. Finally, one shrugged and said, “Oh, it wasn’t that hard to figure out.”

The truth was, they were bluffing.

No one there actually knew she’d spent all those years liking Melvin.

had only rushed into a relationship to avoid being alone. That way, if things fell apart between

one of them

to let the

She shot Nyla a glare that said everything—her question

to

thought it was

delicate smile, but

Irritation bubbled inside Jessica.

take both?” Jessica retorted without missing

answer, all eyes turning toward Melvin for his

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he didn’t even flinch, their doubts only deepened. Surely, if he really cared, he would

teasing lilt. “If it were me, I’d pick Melvin and no one else.

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