She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 1477:

“Why aren’t you saying anything?” Jessica lifted her chin slightly, searching his face for a hint of honesty.

“I really appreciate that you have always been kind to me,” Melvin said softly, each word chosen with care. His grip on the steering wheel tightened slightly. “In my heart, you’ve always been someone special.”

“So, when did you start liking me?” Jessica’s voice was light, but her eyes searched his face with quiet insistence.

Melvin glanced at her briefly before focusing ahead and starting the car in silence.

Jessica blinked, her brows drawing together. What was going on now? “Do you want the truth, or should I tell you something nice just to make you happy?” Melvin finally asked after they’d driven a few blocks.

“Of course the truth,” Jessica replied, folding her arms stubbornly. “What’s the point of hearing a lie?”

pressing on his chest. Before Jessica had told him her feelings, he had never really stopped to examine his emotions or think seriously

“Then why did you

were the one who pursued me, they’d mock you.” Melvin’s gaze darkened as he recalled her conversation with Nyla. “I didn’t

should be a story of bravery and romance, but more often than not, people turned it

else’s amusement. A soft warmth bloomed in Jessica’s heart, her

asked, “Has Nyla always

me for not having a boyfriend,” Jessica said, her voice thoughtful.

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had always been annoying, talkative, constantly changing boyfriends, but

deal with someone like Nyla—blunt, direct,

said suddenly, breaking her own

at her quickly, then focused back on