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

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

comfort.”

shows how well you’ve taught me, Preston said with a hint

couldn’t help but

tell me. I

mom?” Jocelyn inquired.

Just so you know, we’re not fans of

was a bit curious.

had Willow done to earn their

didn’t ask

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

home already.

he frowned.

back resentfully.

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

me. It’s been this long, and I’ve

declared with

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

gave him

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

was torn between laughter and tears.

chance!” Melvin cut off his

glowered at him.

reached out as if to smack him, but Jocelyn’s sharp reprimand stopped him. “Don’t you dare hit the kid!”

bit before he withdrew

shook his head

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

Jocelyn stiffened as

reaction, she said a bit uncomfortably,

his nose and glared, “He is a jerk.”

busied themselves in the kitchen, Melvin was occupied in

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

here, and at this hour,

I’ll check “Melvin peeked through the peephole, then turned around with shock in his eyes Heading to

back, Jocelyn’s

fleeting look of loss in Jocelyn’s eyes

door, Jocelyn tucked Melvin’s shoes into

brings you here?”

thought we’d check on you. Why’d it take so long to open the door?” Daisy asked.

kitchen.” Jocelyn placed slippers at

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