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    “Your marriage to Jack,” he said, his eyes steady on hers. “Do your parents know? Do they approve?”


    Jessica froze, caught off guard. She didn’t know how to answer.


    Melvin read her silence. “They don’t know, do they?”


    “They do,” Jessica said, too quickly, her lie obvious.


    “No, they don’t,” Melvin said, seeing right through her. A hint of relief crossed his face. “When I drive you home, I’ll talk to them.”


    Jessica’s eyes widened. Was he going to confront her parents?


    “Marriage is a big deal,” Melvin said, his tone earnest. “It’s not something to rush. If your parents love you, they wouldn’t want you to settle for him.”


    Family duty might push her toward a blind match, but marriage was her choice, her life. Her family deserved to weigh in, to help her choose wisely.


    “Did you hear me before?” Jessica asked, her voice sharp.


    “Which part?” Melvin replied, his stubbornness almost charming.


    “If you’re not going to be with me, stop sticking your nose in my business,” she said firmly.


    Melvin’s lips pressed into a thin line, silent.


    For the next half hour, they didn’t speak. Jessica packed her things while Melvin waited outside, giving her space.


    By four o’clock, her bags were ready.


    Melvin carried her things to the car, one by one, then drove her to her destination.


    Jessica stayed quiet, offering only directions. When they arrived, Melvin spotted a man waiting—Jack.


    His brow furrowed. “I thought we were going to your home.”


    “This is it,” Jessica said, quick to cut off any chance of him meeting her parents. “Jack and I are getting married tomorrow. We’ll live here.”


    Melvin opened his mouth to argue, but Jessica hopped out of the car before he could.


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    After unloading herst suitcase, she said, “Thanks.”


    “Jessica…” Melvin tried again, his voice soft.


    She didn’t answer, walking straight inside.


    Jack signaled for the staff to carry her bags in.


    Melvin watched her go, his eyes heavy with unspoken feelings. Then he instructed someone to find her parents’ address and drove there himself.


    He knew he was overstepping, that Jessica would be mad. But he couldn’t let her settle for someone who didn’t deserve her. She deserved real happiness—the kind that lights up a life.


    About an hourter, Melvin pulled up to Jessica’s parents’ home, ready to fight for her future.


    The butler squinted at the stranger on the doorstep, his brow furrowing with suspicion. Before he could voice his query, Melvin extended a hand and introduced himself.


    With a curt nod, the butler gestured for him to wait and disappeared into the house to announce the visitor.


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