Don't Mess with the Girl with Candy novel Chapter 1527

He actually looked pretty good.

"No breakfast? I brought some from the house. Mom made it."

Melvin walked up and handed the bag to her. "I heard you were heading to Janet's debate today, so she made extra. Make sure to give her a portion."

"Oh."

She blankly took the bag, staring at him in confusion. It took her a few seconds to find her voice. "That was awfully thoughtful of you."

"Don't mention it."

He blinked guiltily but flashed a bright smile. "We're practically family, right?"

"Family?"

She chewed on the word, trying to figure out in what universe he and Janet were 'family'.

"Take a look. It's all your favorites," he said, desperately pivoting the conversation. "Pastries, soft-boiled eggs, sesame doughnuts..."

"Let's see."

Her attention was instantly hijacked by the food, and she completely forgot to question him further.

"I actually have some business at Eclara University today," he called out to Shanley. "I can drop her off."

Shanley looked at Juniper, waiting for her final verdict.

"Sure," she said.

"Alright," Shanley agreed.

Melvin's jaw twitched, genuinely speechless.

Was he seriously that whipped?

—

In the car.

Once Juniper was mostly full, she looked up at Melvin through the rearview mirror. "What exactly is your business at the university today?"

"Oh." He met her gaze in the mirror, his answer completely evasive. "I signed up for a law seminar. The classes are held on campus."

"A seminar?"

She frowned, looking deeply amused. "Since when did you care so much about higher education?"

"I'm deeply committed to personal growth." He furrowed his brows in mock seriousness. "Besides, running a business requires a solid legal foundation."

"...Right."

She was highly skeptical, completely unable to decipher what his actual game plan was.

A little while later.

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