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“I told him I didn’t like my old job, and he offereda new one,” Jessica explained. “When | said | had nowhere
to stay, he gavehis big bedroom and made sure everything was set up perfectly.”
Roland went quiet.
Jessica added, “Do you think someone who'd give up their own room and change the sheets forcould be
bad?”
“Well...” Roland faltered, caught off guard. Truthfully, he wouldn't have been that thoughtful himself.
“He’s a good guy. If you don’t trust me, ask Freya,” Jessica said, bringing up a familiar name. “She knows him
well.”
“Freya Briggs from the Briggs Group?” Roland asked.
“Yep,” Jessica confirmed.
“She knows him?”
“They're close friends,” Jessica said.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt“Then sendyour address. I'll visit next weekend,” Roland replied. He trusted Freya's circle, but this was his
daughter, and he needed to be sure.
“If you show up, my cover story will fall apart,” Jessica said, sensing her dad's stubborn streak. “Givea
month, and I'll introduce you to him.”
“Live your life, sweetheart. I'll handle your dad,” Lena’s voice cthrough, giving Jessica a sense of freedom.
“Best of luck, honey.”
“Thanks, Mom!” Jessica said, her heart lighter.
Lena added, “And block your dad’s number.”
“Isn't that a bit extreme?” Jessica asked.
“Unblock him in a month. Callif you need anything,” Lena said.
“Okay, deal!” Jessica agreed.
Roland sounded puzzled.
“Didn’t you just say that was extreme? Now it’s just ‘okay’?”
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“Sorry, Dad. If you need me, talk to Mom,” Jessica said, feeling a bit more at ease. “When you were dating Mom,
you wanted your space too, right? I've got to go. Bye.”
With that, Jessica ended the call.
Following Lena’s advice, she blocked Roland’s number without hesitation.
For now, her happiness cfirst, and her dad would have to wait.
“Jessica, dinner’s ready!” Melvin called from the kitchen.
She set her phone to charge and stepped out.
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“Melvin.”
“What's up?”
“Is there anyone you're interested in?”
“Nope.”
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