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    Seeing him give in so easily, she couldn’t help but smile. She wanted to reach out and mess up his hair—he was just too adorable.


    “From now on, go to work like usual,” she said gently. “If I run into trouble, I’ll call you. Promise.”


    Melvin gave a soft hum, agreeing but thinking it over. Still, he made some quiet changes to his ns.


    Later, Jessica slipped back to her room and dialed Gerard. “What did you tell Melvin about that blind date mess?” she asked, her tone light but pointed.


    She had only vented to Gerard as a friend, not expecting him to spill the beans. She had kept it from Melvin, knowing how seriously he took things despite his calm exterior. And she had been right.


    “I told him to help you out,” Gerard said, adjusting his sses with a serious look. “Melvin’s clueless about feelings. Without a nudge, you’d be chasing him forever.”


    “Don’t do that again,” Jessica warned, her voice firm but kind.


    “Got it,” Gerard said quickly.


    “Enjoy your honeymoon with your wife. I won’t bug you anymore.”


    “Wait!” Gerard called out before she could hang up.


    “What?” Jessica asked, her tone calm but curious.


    “Melvin asked me recently what it means if a girl keeps wanting to kiss someone. I figured someone’s after him. You’ve got to step it up,” Gerard said, oblivious to the fact that Jessica and Melvin were already under the same roof.


    Jessica’s lips curved into a small smile. “There’s no need.”


    “Why not?” Gerard asked, confused. Wasn’t she back for Melvin?


    “Because that girl is me,” Jessica said, her voice light with mischief. “I’m living at his ce. And I just kissed him.”


    Wait. What? Gerard’s jaw dropped. Afraid he’d misheard, he stammered, “You’re serious?”


    “Want me to send a photo?” Jessica teased, her tone yful.


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    Gerard paused, then believed herpletely. He pressed his lips together, still processing. “How’d you manage that?”


    If he remembered right, Jessica had only been back for a few days. They had just reconnected at his wedding two days ago.


    Jessica and Melvin had moved in together after just a few days? That was fast. Gerard couldn’t believe his ears.<fn14dd> N?w ?ovel chapt?rs are published on Find★Novel</fn14dd>


    “This really isn’t something you need to worry about,” Jessica said coolly, making the purpose of her call clear—she wanted to keep Gerard from running his mouth to Melvin. “Just enjoy your honeymoon with your wife, alright?”


    Gerard nced over at his wife, who was curled up on the couch, fully absorbed in her drama, and decided not to keep gossiping.


    Once she hung up, Jessica pampered herself with a full skincare routine—washing her face, applying a mask, and letting it work its magic.


    For the next couple of days, she stayed home, only going out asionally to pick up household necessities.


    She hadn’t brought much with her when she arrived, so there were still plenty of things she needed.


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