The Unwilling CEO’s Love Game

Chapter 30

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.

narrowed slightly. “You’re his teacher, and he got hurt because of you. So, don’t you think

bit her lip.

Yes, she should

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

called Melvin to check where he was, and

wearing a black mask,

out, Preston only had a few scrapes, nothing serious.

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

his eyes, staring at Willow.

Willow was speechless.

like that. Those three words were

Chapter 30

settling on

Preston was blatantly dismissive, which was

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

distressed.

felt like an outsider in this drama. She came to pay the bill, but

instead

into the

sick day, okay?”

“Mhm

gonna head out Jocelyn nodded politely at Melvin

waiting for her ride

every bit like parents picking up their kid.

stick around to watch, but then she

Jocelyn

was devoid of emotion

turned to face him, asking

and handed her the hospital receipt. “Mind

me?

the bill.

tally it up when you’re home.”

she could probably tell

Melvin didn’t wait, already in

cast a deep, mocking glance at Jocelyn, a hint of a smirk on her face, and then closed

door

checked the bill and thought about transferring the money to Melvin.

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

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