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.”

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

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

comfort.”

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

help but

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

sister? Your mom?” Jocelyn

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

was a bit curious.

Willow done to earn

she didn’t ask

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

was home already.

Preston follow Jocelyn in, he frowned.

glared back

do you have no heart?” Jocelyn retorted as she took off her shoes and handed

you to look after me. It’s been

Melvin declared

you the credit of being a doting uncle? Preston grumbled,

gave him

the kitchen, “Hey Jocelyn, maybe I should tell my mom I should board with you.

was torn between

Melvin cut off

at

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

fingers twitched a bit before he withdrew his hand.

shook his head

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

as she washed

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

glared, “He

student busied themselves in the kitchen, Melvin

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

were rare here, and at this hour, it felt

peephole, then turned around with shock

back, Jocelyn’s heart

in Jocelyn’s eyes

Melvin’s shoes into the shoe cabinet.

what brings you here?”

free today and thought we’d check on you. Why’d it take so long to open the door?” Daisy asked. “If you took

the kitchen.” Jocelyn placed slippers

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