The Unwilling CEO’s Love Game

Chapter 17

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.”

even more convinced now. You don’t love my uncle, he is

into him. “You

comfort.”

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

help but

I’ve got your back. If my uncle is playing you while messing with Willow, just tell me. I might not be able to do

mom?”

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

a bit

had Willow done to

she didn’t ask

were personal, and what mattered most was the choice of those involved

home

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

back

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

look after me. It’s

declared with a sense of

the credit of being a doting uncle? Preston grumbled, plopping down next to

him a

maybe I should tell my mom I should board with you. She’d

was torn between

a chance!” Melvin cut off

at

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

fingers twitched a bit before he withdrew his hand.

his head at him.

shot him a deadly glare, and Preston quickly

this, Jocelyn stiffened as she

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

his nose and glared, “He

teacher and student busied themselves in the kitchen, Melvin was

made Jocelyn’s heart skip a beat. She quickly stepped out the

rare here, and at this hour,

the peephole, then turned around with shock in his eyes Heading to the bedroom

retreating back, Jocelyn’s heart sank

fleeting look of loss in Jocelyn’s eyes

Melvin’s

brings you here?”

check on you. Why’d it take so long to open the door?” Daisy asked. “If you took any longer, your dad was about to bust

kitchen.” Jocelyn

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