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,

was tempted to knock some sense into him. “You sure sound like an

comfort.”

how well you’ve taught me, Preston said with

help but

my uncle is playing you while messing with Willow, just tell me. I might not be able to do anything about it,

sister? Your mom?”

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

Jocelyn was a

done to

didn’t ask

personal, and what mattered most

was home already.

in, he frowned. “Why’d you bring him

back resentfully.

heart?” Jocelyn retorted as she took off

after me. It’s been this long, and I’ve never had a meal

Melvin declared with a sense

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

gave him a side-eye

then yelled towards the kitchen, “Hey Jocelyn, maybe I should tell my mom I should board with you. She’d

torn between laughter and tears.

a chance!” Melvin cut off

at him.

but Jocelyn’s sharp reprimand stopped

a bit before he withdrew

shook his head at

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

Jocelyn stiffened as

turning to see Melvin’s reaction, she said a bit uncomfortably, “Call me

and glared, “He

student busied themselves in the kitchen, Melvin was occupied in

the doorbell made Jocelyn’s heart skip a beat.

were rare here, and at this hour, it

then turned around with shock in

Melvin’s retreating back, Jocelyn’s heart sank

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

Melvin’s shoes

Mom, what brings you

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

hear the bell in the kitchen.” Jocelyn placed slippers at their

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