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.”

dead serious, said, “I’m even more convinced now. You don’t love my uncle,

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

comfort.”

well you’ve taught me, Preston said with a

help but

my uncle is playing you while messing with Willow, just tell me. I might not

mom?” Jocelyn inquired.

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

a

done to earn

she didn’t ask

that matters of the heart were personal, and what mattered

was home already.

frowned.

back resentfully.

takeout every day, do you have no heart?” Jocelyn retorted as she took

after me. It’s been this long, and I’ve

gave you money Melvin declared with a

no substitute for a home. Why bother giving you the credit of being a doting uncle?

him

“Hey Jocelyn, maybe I should tell my

torn between laughter and

a chance!” Melvin cut off his hopes

glowered at

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

twitched a bit before

his head at him.

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

stiffened as she washed the

she said a bit

his nose and glared, “He

and student busied themselves in the kitchen, Melvin was occupied in the

a beat. She quickly

at this hour,

turned around with shock in his eyes Heading to the bedroom with his laptop, he said, “Your parents.”

retreating back,

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

door, Jocelyn tucked Melvin’s shoes

Mom, what brings you here?”

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

bell in the kitchen.”

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