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    Rnd turned to her, exasperated. “Why did you interrupt me?” he whispered.


    “Because you were about to say something foolish,” Lena replied in a low voice.


    “Do you even know what I was going to say?” he shot back, crossing his arms.


    Lena arched an eyebrow. “After all these years, I can read you like an open book.”


    He huffed, silenced, and turned his gaze to the window.


    Melvin nced at his watch, urgency creeping into his voice. “She ns to get married at nine tomorrow morning. You might want to call her tonight, ask her toe home.”


    Lena and Rnd exchanged a look, a silent agreement passing between them. Momentster, they excused themselves and climbed the stairs, leaving Melvin alone in the quiet living room.


    Rnd paused at the top, ncing down at the floor below. He leaned close to Lena, his voice a whisper. “She did not even take her ID. How does she n to get married?”


    Lena nudged him gently. “Call her and find out.”


    Rnd shook his head, his lips pursed. “She is bluffing Melvin. No need to call.”


    Lena’s eyes narrowed. “And how would you know what is in her head if you do not ask? What if she needs us to y along with some scheme?”


    She knew Jessica better than anyone. Her daughter had loved Melvin for years—giving up so easily and marrying someone else out of spite did not add up.


    There had to be more to this.


    Rnd wavered, his fingers hovering over his phone. “Should I call her, then?”


    Lena sighed, pulling out her own phone. “Never mind. I will do it.”


    Rnd said nothing.


    Ten minutester, they descended the stairs, their faces unreadable. Melvin straightened, his body tensing as he searched their expressions for clues.


    They settled across from him, and Rnd spoke, his voice measured. “We spoke to Jessica. We ept her decision. We agree to her marrying Jack.”


    Melvin’s breath caught, hisposure cracking. He had not expected this. His lips parted, a storm of emotions flickering across his face. “But he is not right for her,” he said, his voice tight.


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    Rnd leaned back, his expression calm but firm. “She does not need him to be perfect. She told us if she cannot have true love, she will settle for someone suitable. Jack fits.”


    Melvin’s jaw tightened. “He is not suitable.” His words came faster now, edged with desperation.


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    Oblivious to their subtle looks, Melvin pressed on. “I looked into him. He has had countless girlfriends, spends his nights at parties. A man like that cannot offer Jessica a stable future.”


    Rnd waved a hand dismissively, his face a mask of calm. “Those are surface ws. We watched Jack grow up. Beneath it all, he is not a bad person—just a bit wild.”


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