She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 1497:

Melvin froze. He didn’t want it made public. He and Freya were alike in that way—they both preferred to keep family matters private and quiet. But in that moment, it felt hard to say no.

“No need to make an announcement,” Freya chimed in, already understanding what he was feeling. “Let’s just have a nice meal with family.”

“That works too.” Hugh nodded easily, always siding with his daughter. And just like that, Melvin became Hugh’s adopted son—and for the first time, he called him dad.

With everything going on with Ethel, they scheduled the meal for Sunday at noon and asked Melvin to bring Jessica along.

Once everything had been arranged, Hugh initially wanted to invite Melvin for lunch, but Freya stopped him. “Don’t. He and Jessica just got together—no need to keep them apart too long.”

Could he admit he had totally forgotten Jessica was still hiding in the room?

“Jessica over tomorrow for both lunch and dinner,” Freya said, trying to nudge Melvin out so Jessica could sneak out. “And text us about what she likes to eat.”

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with that, he said his goodbyes

moment he stepped out the door, Jessica tiptoed

honestly been worried he might

Thank goodness Freya intervened!

said brightly, her voice warm and respectful. “Thanks so

lips curved into a

Jessica walked out, looking

steps when suddenly, she came darting back, as if something

back into the very room she’d

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bought for Jesse and Nina. I left them in the car and forgot

love anything you pick out,” Freya said smoothly. “If

are they?” Melvin asked,