Don't Mess with the Girl with Candy novel Chapter 1574

"However..." Melvin smoothly changed his tone, speaking slowly. "I haven't confessed to her yet, so I don't know if she'll say yes."

Then, he turned around and looked directly into Janet's eyes.

Janet's pupils dilated, her gaze trembling wildly as she fell into his deep, affectionate stare.

Why was he looking at her while saying that?

"The person I like is Janet Wilcox," Melvin declared softly, keeping his eyes on the girl's face. "I am single, and she is single. Is there a problem with me pursuing her?"

"Huh?"

The audience was bewildered, taking a moment to process the meaning of his words.

"I've had a crush on Janet for a long time, and I was planning to confess recently," Melvin reiterated. "What do you mean, two-timing? My broken ship hasn't even had the chance for her to step on it yet."

"Ah???"

The crowd exploded into chaotic chatter.

Why did this actually sound incredibly romantic?

A secret crush coming true?

Wait a minute.

Were the spectators just a prop in their little romance?

Single people's lives matter too, you know!

Janet stood frozen, her mind completely blank.

What did he mean he had a crush on her for a long time?

When she had asked him before if he was seeing anyone, he said yes, and that he was currently pursuing her.

So, the person he was pursuing was her all along?

Janet's heart and mind were a mess. She couldn't tell if he was just saying this to get her out of trouble, or if he genuinely liked her.

While she was in a daze, several police officers approached the entrance. "Who called the police?"

"I did."

Melvin stepped up and explained the entire situation clearly.

"You all need to come back with us for an investigation," the officers stated decisively. "Everyone else, disperse."

"Slap—"

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