She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 1489:

Melvin took a step forward, but Kate rose from her seat and stopped him, a shadow crossing her face.

He met her gaze with a guarded expression. “Is there something else you want to say?”

“I’m only trying to look out for you. I am your mother,” Kate said, her voice firm. “Jessica comes from a well-off family. If you stay with her, you’ll always be beneath them, never having the final say.”

Melvin’s reply was cool and steady. “Do you actually know anything about her family?”

“No, but it’s obvious she grew up spoiled,” Kate insisted. “Being with her won’t bring you happiness.” She pressed on. “If marriage is what you want, I could set you up with someone better.”

Melvin’s expression turned colder. That moment made everything click for him. The real reason for this dinner had been revealed.

attractive, smart,” Kate said with conviction. “She knows her way around the kitchen, has

Melvin said sharply, unable

his anger. Tears began

other, or are you just set on making me marry

opened her

really want,” Melvin said. His hopes for motherly

he realized he should have

up—ever since he was a child—she never called

to reach out. If a mother truly cared, her presence would have mattered most in the years

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you mean?” Kate’s voice shook a little, caught

Melvin said. His tone was icy, and