She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 1493:

“Maybe that’s for the best,” Franco sounded tired. “It hurts less when he’s the one walking away.”

Their daughter looked confused. “What are you talking about?”

Franco and Kate exchanged glances. They hadn’t planned to tell her the truth, but when she pressed harder, they gave in.

“How could you?” she burst out, anger flashing across her face. “Didn’t you say you wanted to make it up to him?”

“He didn’t want it,” Kate panicked, fumbling for excuses. “He was cold the whole time. And now he’s marrying into a rich family. Maybe it’s for the best.”

“Is that true?” Their daughter narrowed her eyes, clearly skeptical.

“Would your mother lie to you?” Franco stepped in, his voice coaxing. “That money’s for your house. Just take it and don’t worry about the rest.”

had made up her mind. After things settled, she would go to Alerith herself. She wanted to find Melvin, wanted to hear from him directly. That

number.” She spoke suddenly,

don’t bother him,” Kate said, repeating

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town, Melvin was already

at the screen. Kate’s message popped up. He just ignored

was heavy with guilt. “It’s my fault. If I hadn’t asked you

The weight of sorrow still hung over him, but he’d already accepted it. “If it weren’t for you, I might never have been able to face her. Might never

relatives who were good to you?” Jessica asked, her

I didn’t stay home anymore.” Melvin’s childhood had been lonely. “No one reached out to me. I didn’t reach out to

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invite to our wedding?” Jessica asked carefully, already

Melvin left the decision to her. “I’ve only got Gerard, Freya, and a few