The Unwilling CEO’s Love Game

Chapter 30

Melvin arrived

Spotting Preston sitting on the steps with a bruised face, his backpack on the ground, and a twig beside him, it wasn’t difficult to figure out what went down.

He glanced at Jocelyn before turning to Preston and asking, “Another fight?”

“Someone was targeting Jocelyn. I couldn’t stand by and watch, so I intervened, Preston summed up the situation in

one sentence

Melvin didn’t bother looking at Jocelyn and asked Preston, “Can you walk?”

As Preston stood up, Jocelyn quickly reached out to help him but Melvin swatted her hand away, not letting her touch Preston

Jocelyn’s hand was stiff as if suddenly frozen with ice.

“What’s that about, Uncle? Preston complained.

“Your leg’s not broken, is it? You do really need help? Melvin shot back, his voice icy.

Preston huffed. How do you know my leg’s not hurt?” He lifted his right foot, hopping on the left, and glared at him.

Melvin knew the kid’s game and pulled out his phone. “Maybe I should just call you an ambulance”

You

Preston snapped to his feet, glaring at Melvin before he stormed off to the car.

Jocelyn, feeling like a fifth wheel, still felt the need to apologize to the student’s guardian. “Preston was just being a good student. He got hurt trying to help me. I’ll cover the medical bills

Melvin’s tone was anything but friendly, “Of course. Who else?”

Jocelyn looked down, her feelings a bit fragile.

Melvin’s attitude was getting under her skin. But she tried to put herself in his shoes; any parent would be ticked off if their kid got hurt because of a teacher.

But Melvin was being too blunt, lacking any hint of subtlety.

She knew why she was upset. Because Melvin had turned frosty way too fast.

“You should take Preston for the check-up and then send me the bill. I’ll transfer the cash to you,” Jocelyn pulled herself together She shouldn’t be over-sensitive; any attitude from him was fair game now.

he got hurt because of you. So, don’t you

her lip.

Yes, she should

in the backseat, she climbed into the car and sat next to Preston.

called Melvin to check where he was, and he mentioned they were heading to the hospital.

they arrived, Willow showed up wearing a black mask,

only had a few scrapes,

should probably start driving Preston to school, Willow’s pretty eyes were full of concern. “Finals are coming up, and I’m not swamped with work. I can take

eyes, staring at Willow. “Who are you?”

Willow was speechless.

like that. Those three words

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L. Willow stammered, settling on “I’m your uncle’s

was blatantly dismissive, which was a

she could only muster a show of strength by lowering her head, looking visibly

distressed.

an outsider in this drama. She came to pay

instead

to break into the conversation, “If you’re still feeling off,

a sick

“Mhm

Jocelyn nodded politely at Melvin and Willow before heading for the door.

was waiting for her ride outside, Melvin and Preston came out

was trailing behind Melvin, looking every bit like parents picking

to watch, but then she heard Melvin

Jocelyn

devoid of emotion

deep breath, Jocelyn turned to face him, asking politely, “Is there anything wrong?”

handed her the hospital receipt. “Mind transferring the medical

me?

then took the bill. “I’ll do

it up

do that; she

didn’t wait, already

hint of a smirk on her

door

bill and thought about transferring the money

her phone reminded her that she’d deleted him; now she had to add