She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 1487:

“Melvin, could you stay another day or two by yourself and tell me more about the past few years?” Kate finally asked, her voice soft but strained.

Melvin paused.

Even Jessica froze.

They both heard the words “by yourself.” It was obvious Kate didn’t like Jessica.

“We’ve got things to take care of at home, so we won’t be staying,” Melvin answered, his previously favorable opinion of her completely gone. “Besides, there’s not much about the past worth telling.”

Jessica lowered her head and quietly ate her food, confused by the sudden tension. She didn’t understand what she had done to deserve Kate’s dislike.

“Jessica,” Kate suddenly spoke.

her head naturally.

a moment?” Kate asked, not bothering to soften the request. She knew

need to hide,” Melvin said before Jessica could speak, his

everything. She had expected Jessica to excuse herself, to be

ahead and talk.” Jessica stood up, giving Melvin a small, reassuring smile. “I could use a walk to

need to leave,” Melvin said, reaching for her wrist, fully protective now.

whispered to him, “Don’t worry.” Melvin didn’t

unfold, Kate’s expression cracked slightly. She

to his ear. “If you don’t behave, I’ll

wouldn’t really ignore him. But if

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name on the screen, she held it up for Melvin to see.

Melvin said,

made her happy to be protected by the person she loved. And honestly, she didn’t care what Kate had to say. Because no matter