Chapter 29

At that, Daisy sensed the conversation wasn’t going her way. Jocelyn, let me tell you, don’t you go looking for excuses. If a girl hits thirty without being married, she really becomes the talk of the town Look around, all your childhood friends. are either married or having kids, and here you are, not even a boyfriend in sight”

Jocelyn knew arguing was futile. She took out her phone, flashed a grin at Daisy, Tm gonna take a call. You carry on.”

Chapter 29

Chapter 29

Things were getting busler as finals approach

Everyone was grinding away, teachers and students alike. Teachers were gunning for their classes to top the school while the students just wanted to ace the finals and kick back for the break.

Jocelyn, as the homeroom teacher, had her plate full.

“Did you and my uncle break up?” Preston popped the question while handing in late homework, seizing the moment. when the office was empty

Jocelyn had already unfriended Melvin on all social media and deleted his number.

Not sure if he’s done the same, but she hasn’t heard a peep from him.

It’s all water under the bridge now

“Finals are around the corner, so you’d be better off hitting the books. Don’t fall behind later,” Jocelyn said as she accepted his homework Back to class.

Preston rubbed his nose, Psh, no way I’m coming in last.”

Out of curiosity, Jocelyn asked, “So what’s the goal? Rank in the class?”

Top five in the whole grade.”

Jocelyn chuckled at his bravado.

A guy who had always been scraping the bottom suddenly wanted to shoot for top five in the finals?

What a joke, right?

But she didn’t want to burst his bubble of confidence. Who knows, he might just pull a rabbit out of his hat.

After all, even a fishmonger can turn into a big shot.

“Give it your best!” She felt a surge of pride as a teacher seeing her student so pumped.

his eyes. “Don’t act like you believe in me. Tell you what, let’s make a bet. If I crack the top five, you gotta agree to one condition.”

Jocelyn asked, “What

the time comes, Preston

illegal or against the rules,

moment, “You name it. Even if it’s arson or murder, I’ll make it

her desk and smacked him on the forehead, “What the heck is going on

“You can smack my face, but

you

mean it, Jocelyn… can’t you show a little faith in me?” Preston gave her a side glance, “Seriously, if

the clock, Jocelyn said, “Okay

me?” he asked, suddenly

earnestly, Work hard and give it your all! You’re

she didn’t buy it and threw down the gauntlet, “Just

left, Jocelyn shook her head

it was already late at night. Jocelyn packed up and left

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endorsing jewelry in a huge, eye-catching poster.

over

last spoke. Over time, it seemed less

her hometown for a few

waiting on

he didn’t go,

be such a

security and auxiliary police patrolling, on alert

was her apartment when three punks stepped out, whistling lewdly. “Hey, been watching you for days How about coming over to your place?”

was shocked at

are all over this place. You’re being way too brazen, she said coolly Scram before they get

teacher there. We’re poor students, so why not teach us a lesson at your place?” one of them said, edging

stepped back when suddenly something whooshed past her ear, followed by a

Preston rushing over, all fired up.

gone home when she saw the punks running towards Preston.

already scrapping with the punks.

hesitation, Jocelyn called the cops and found a thick stick in

at the

even as he

couldn’t just leave him there.

jumping into the fray drew one punk’s attention, who grabbed the stick and snapped it with a

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