Chapter 24

Seeing his silence, hope sparked in Willow’s eyes as she asked. “You still have feelings for me, right? Otherwise, why have you never acknowledged Jocelyn as your girlfriend? You’ve never even taken her to meet your friends. Melvin, I don’t care how long you’ve been with her. Can you break up with her?” Willow’s eyes were filled with hope, her tone.

pleading

Melvin stared at her for a long while, his silence accelerating Willow’s heartbeat.

Then he suddenly stood up, walked to the door, and there was Zephyr, on the other side.

Zephyr cenpinly did not expect Melvin to open the door so abruptly, he swore he’d heard nothing, just heeding Jocelyn’s

hint to not barge in.

Hey, are you leaving? Zephyr called out to Melvin’s retreating, aloof figure, “Lunch together?”

Melvin ignored him

With a sigh, Zephyr walked into the room and asked, “What were you talking about?”

He jumped when his gaze fell on Willow, “Why are you crying? He quickly set down the fruit basket and handed her a

tissue.

Willow took the tissue, choking up, “Does he hate me?

puzzled, “Why would he hate you? If he did, he wouldn’t

breath, “But his attitude towards

just how he is with everyone. Don’t overthink it. And, don’t rush things. You’re back. now, and there’s plenty of time.”

be in such a hurry.” Willow sniffed,

have much to say

couldn’t figure out what Melvin’s deal with Jocelyn

her around to meet his friends, let alone share a meal. Yet,

dog would grow on you, let alone a woman

what’s going on in his head?

Jocelyn by his car. No matter how plain

a pebble around, just wondering how much longer Melvin could hang out

shoes entered her view; she looked up, right into those

him and said, “That

knew her game, opening the car door

hesitated getting into the car, then slipped into the passenger seat and shut the door, buckling up. “Ambitions? What ambitions could I possibly

I don’t like these little games you play.” Melvin said calmly as

a deep breath. “I guess I’m

Melvin glanced at her. “There’s gonna be a lot more of this

already feeling pretty lousy inside.

else was fine, but not

clear that she was out to snag her man.

up with a women who’s not only got the hots for him but has

Melvin frowned tightly.

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