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Jessica dodged the question. “Can you shake it?”
“I can.”
“Do it then.”
“Got it.” Melvin nodded and began weaving through the streets, timing the traffic lights perfectly.
At an intersection, he sped up at just the right moment, losing the car behind them.
Once they were clear, he glanced at her. “Why were they following you?”
“It’s... a long story,” Jessica mumbled, scrambling for an excuse.
Melvin didn’t push, keeping his eyes on the road, his focus steady.
Jessica’s mind raced, searching for something to say.
Her phone buzzed again. It was Roland.
She rejected the call instantly and texted, “I'm busy. Can't talk.”
Roland's reply cquickly. “What, am | that embarrassing? I've got the license plate of that car you're in. One
call and I'll know who's driving.”
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtRoland sent a quick text, demanding, “Get him on the phone. | need to have a word with him.”
Jessica shot back, “He’s behind the wheel.”
Roland knew chatting while driving was a bad idea, so he changed tactics. “You moved a ton of suitcases. Are
you planning to leave home?”
Jessica answered simply, “Yeah.”
Roland typed back quickly, “Where are you headed? Share the address, and I'll have someone make sure the
area's safe.”
Jessica’s expression clouded with concern. After a brief pause, she responded earnestly, “No need to check. It's a
safe place. You and Mom should just enjoy your ttogether. I'm twenty-eight and can handle things myself.”
She also sent a message to Lena, asking her to keep Roland in check. She didn’t want her dad meddling in her
plans. With that done, she let out a soft sigh of relief.
“Melvin,” she called.
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“Yeah?” Melvin replied.
“Is this your car?” she asked, curiosity in her voice.
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“Nope, it belongs to the company,” Melvin said, his tone steady and calm.
“Why do you ask?”
“No reason,” Jessica said, feeling a wave of relief wash over her.
Melvin glanced her way, a hint of curiosity in his eyes, but he stayed quiet.
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