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.”

dead serious, said, “I’m even more convinced now. You don’t love my uncle, he is just some comfort for your

tempted to knock some sense into him. “You sure sound like an expert, talking about loneliness and

comfort.”

just shows how well you’ve taught me, Preston said with a hint of smugness, his

help but laugh.

is playing you while messing with Willow, just tell me. I

sister? Your mom?” Jocelyn

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

a bit curious.

Willow done to

didn’t

well that matters of the heart were personal, and what mattered most was the

was home already.

in, he frowned. “Why’d you bring him

back

she took off her shoes and handed Preston a pair of

me. It’s been this long, and I’ve

declared with a sense

Why bother giving you the credit of being a doting uncle? Preston grumbled, plopping down next to him.

him a

Jocelyn, maybe I should tell my mom

between laughter and tears.

Melvin cut off

glowered at him.

reached out as if to smack him, but Jocelyn’s sharp reprimand stopped him. “Don’t

bit before he

tauntingly shook his head at

him a deadly glare, and Preston quickly

as she washed the

Melvin’s reaction, she said a bit uncomfortably,

scrunched his nose and glared, “He is a jerk.”

busied themselves in the kitchen,

of the doorbell made Jocelyn’s heart skip a beat. She quickly stepped out the kitchen, locking eyes.

were rare here, and at this hour, it felt

a neighbor. I’ll check “Melvin peeked through the peephole, then turned around with shock in his eyes Heading to the bedroom with his laptop, he said, “Your parents.”

back, Jocelyn’s heart sank

loss in Jocelyn’s eyes and

opening the door, Jocelyn tucked Melvin’s shoes into the shoe

Mom, what brings

to open the door?” Daisy asked. “If you took any longer, your dad was about

bell in the kitchen.” Jocelyn

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