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

Kate asked, not bothering to soften

family to me. There’s nothing you need to hide,” Melvin said before Jessica could speak, his expression cold.

She had expected Jessica to excuse herself, to be polite

up, giving Melvin a small, reassuring smile. “I could use

reaching for her wrist, fully protective now.

to him, “Don’t

unfold, Kate’s expression cracked slightly. She hadn’t expected him to defend someone like

speaking softly next to his ear. “If you don’t behave, I’ll ignore you when we get

But if Kate wanted to speak alone, it could only

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Jessica’s phone buzzed. Seeing her dad’s name on the screen, she held it up for Melvin to

Melvin said,

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