Chapter 9

“Why would I be angry? Jocelyn shrugged off his hand and turned to face him, “I already know everything he said.”

Melvin frowned, “Know what?”

“Our inability to part ways has nothing to do with love. So, I’m not angry.”

Jocelyn truly wasn’t angry. Instead of feeling angry, it was more like she could see things more clearly now.

Melvin squinted at her. So you’re saying you’re cool with the way things are between us now?”

“Would you be standing here if I weren’t?” Jocelyn thought about it; she liked Melvin, and since she couldn’t let go, so be

It

A little fling never hurt anybody.

Melvin raised an eyebrow, surprised but pleased.

He lifted her up and plunked her onto the bar, tilting her chin up, So what made you see the light all of a sudden? Spill

Jocelyn lowered her long lashes, her cheeks turning a shade of pink as she locked eyes with him, “Because you’re good

in bed.”

The moment she uttered those words, she saw the fiery look in Melvin’s eyes, his Adam’s apple moving in a hard

swallow,

“Next time, when I’m ready to tie the knot, we’re done for real,” Jocelyn said with all sincerity.

She knew very well that the one she wanted to marry had always been him, from start to finish.

Melvin’s gaze lingered on her rosy lips, his fingers gently stroking them, “That time you said you wanted to get married to some guy, that wasn’t to get a rise out of me, was it?”

Jocelyn’s eyes flitted about nervously, “If it’s the right fit, I would consider it. Ah…”

Melvin, pinching her at her most tender spot, his peach blossom eyes glinting with a vengeful light. “You’re playing with

fire.

“Who knows, maybe you’ll be the one wanting to get hitched first,” Jocelyn said teasingly, her eyes brimming with spring and her face as lovely as a peach blossom.

Melvin really had a thing for her seductive charm, always able to snag his soul.

He toyed with her sensitive spot, watching the mistiness in her eyes, his throat working. “I’m never getting married in this lifetime. Swapping out women, now that’s a possibility.”

Jocelyn bit her lip, her voice sultry and soft, “How do you even have the audacity to say that?”

Such a playboy!

can keep you company

bit down on

“You trying to take a

go until she tasted something metallic in her mouth,

on his neck, she felt a rush

“After all the good times, I’ve got to

waist, his words through gritted teeth, “That possessive, huh?”

“Not allowed?”

“Allowed”

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how could she

could sense trouble, she was already hoisted over his shoulder.

Yep, hoisted.

the bed, thankfully

halfway through her class

at work unless it was

call, her expression turned grim instantly

take care of something. Continue with self-study

hurried out

pulled out his hidden phone

the hospital and found Melvin there with her

both tumed at her

see Melvin there, it was her father who approached her, “What are

called me from mom’s phone and said she had a fall, Jocelyn rushed to her

to reassure her, “I’m fine, really You all should get back to work or class.”

classes. I’ll head back this afternoon.

at

in a suit, looking every inch the

kindly brought me to the hospital. Otherwise, I’d have arrived much later than him, Calvin

Melvin.

discharged, then you can go back to work, Melvin’s voice was deep and seductive, his

suppose we’re in Mr. Martinez’s debt,” Calvin was moved, “Thank you, Mr.

I’ve got to go, got things to

you to it. Jocelyn, see Mr.

left the ward, her trailing a step behind, “Thanks.”

and turned to her,

Jocelyn frowned.

coming and going,

your gratitude tonight, Melvin said, without

ward, where her father was helping her mother drink

“Mr. Martinez left?”

“Yeah.”

to Calvin, “Your boss seems

Martinez asking where i was heated and offering a ride. Sigh, not only did he give me a job but he’s also so considerate to his employees. He’s

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