Chapter 17

Jocelyn had no class in the evening, so she headed home, pondering what to whip up for dinner.

Stepping out of the school, she spotted Preston waiting for a ride.

She approached him and casually invited. Come have dinner at my place.”

Preston looked at her, puzzled. “Instant pasta?”

Jocelyn wanted to punch him for that. “A proper dinner!”

With a cheeky smile, Preston replied, “I shall graciously accept.”

Walking together, Preston popped the question, “Isn’t there something you wanna ask me?”

“Ask you what? Jocelyn was genuinely confused.

“About Willow

A sparkle flashed in Jocelyn’s eyes, and she let out a small laugh. “The celeb?”

“You’re totally playing dumb about what I’m getting at, Preston was getting a bit anxious.

“Nope Everything about her is just a Google search away.”

Preston was at a loss for words. “You’re not the least bit curious about what’s the deal with her and my uncle?

Jocelyn felt a twinge in her chest but shook her head with a smile. Why should I be?”

Preston couldn’t believe how chill she was.

Could it be

“You don’t love my uncle!

Caught off guard, Jocelyn frowned. “Where’s this coming from?”

“Why else wouldn’t you care about the woman he’s been hugging?”

“What’s the use of caring? It’s already done, Jocelyn shrugged indifferently. Whatever is going on between your uncle and me is just an adult arrangement. Who knows where it’ll lead? Life’s unpredictable

Preston stopped dead in his tracks, staring at her in utter shock.

“What’s with the look? Jocelyn urged him on. “Let’s get moving.”

more convinced now. You don’t love my uncle, he is just some comfort for your loneliness.”

“You sure sound

comfort.”

Preston said with a hint of smugness, his chin held high.

couldn’t help but

you while messing with Willow, just tell me. I might not be able to do anything about it, but his

Your mom?” Jocelyn

so you know, we’re not fans of Willow,” Preston said with an air

a bit

had Willow done to earn their ire?

didn’t

and what mattered

home

Jocelyn in, he frowned. “Why’d you bring him

glared back

eat takeout every day, do you have no heart?” Jocelyn retorted as she took off her shoes and handed Preston a pair

It’s been this long, and I’ve never had

gave you money Melvin declared with a

home. Why bother giving you the credit of being a doting uncle? Preston grumbled, plopping

him a side-eye

kitchen, “Hey Jocelyn, maybe I should tell my

was torn between laughter and tears.

a chance!” Melvin cut

at

if to smack him, but Jocelyn’s sharp reprimand stopped him. “Don’t you dare

bit

his head at him.

a deadly glare, and Preston quickly ducked into the kitchen. “Auntie, I’ll help you.”

as she washed the

see Melvin’s reaction, she said a bit uncomfortably, “Call me teacher.”

his nose and glared, “He

in the kitchen, Melvin was occupied in

heart skip a beat. She quickly stepped out the kitchen,

and at this hour,

“Melvin peeked through the peephole, then turned around with shock

retreating back, Jocelyn’s

fleeting look of loss in Jocelyn’s eyes and couldn’t help but feel for

the door, Jocelyn tucked Melvin’s shoes

brings you

we’d check on you. Why’d it take so long to open the door?”

didn’t hear the bell in the kitchen.” Jocelyn placed slippers at their

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