Chapter 40

Fresh out of the shower, Jocelyn spotted the study door ajar. Deciding not to butt in, she strolled out to the balcony alone.

The afternoon was still a bit rnuggy, but there was no direct sun here. A breeze made it quite tempting to just laze around and snooze

Leaning on the railing, she gazed at the river, with the bustling central business district right across from her.

The two rivers merged here. Although the lights on the boats weren’t on yet, there were already loads of tourists waiting

at the dock

After all these years, she hadn’t checked out those famous scenic spots that topped the online charts, even though she was a local.

If it wasn’t for riding on Melvin’s coattails, she wouldn’t have had the chance to soak in such a killer view

Melvin wrapped his arms around her from behind, pressing her against a warm chest. Without turning her head, Jocelyn asked, “All done?”

“Mhm, Melvin’s chin rested on top of her head, “You smell nice.”

Jocelyn’s lips curved into a smile.

Melvin then floated the idea, “Feel like hitting up the boat?”

“It’s hot.”

“We’ll wait till it cools off at night.

“I’ve gotta head back, Jocelyn said.

“You’re on break without much stuff. Why go back?” Melvin snaked his hands around her waist, bending slightly to nuzzle her face and whisper in her ear, Stay here.”

He wasn’t begging and just waiting for a desirable answer.

Jocelyn cleared her throat, “What if one of your buddies sees us?”

“No friends coming over.”

Jocelyn snorted, “Last time didn’t someone crash at your place? Which bed did they pass out on?

Melvin knew she was digging up old dirt, “That was an accident.”

edge, “Who knows, maybe someone will show up drunk

her delicate face fixed with slight jealousy, he slightly frowned

facts,” Jocelyn replied with a faux-cheerful grin, “Oh, and that picture of you and

while Jocelyn raised an eyebrow in

a lot slide. But since she was here now, she couldn’t help but feel

in a good mood, decided to tease

but it wasn’t from you.”

would post it if I didn’t give

said we broke up and asked if

to know how he defined

Chapter 40

what did

are sexy with stamina, and we just put up with each other for some fun.

him, nor did

fun, huh? We hang when we’re up for it and bounce when we’re not, right?” Jocelyn looked up

smiling eyes, hating her

look? Not happy that

lips, with his gaze

silence and steady gaze

avoided his eyes and fanned herself, “I should

After just one step, Melvin pulled her back into his arms, leaning her against

whipped around in the wind, mirroring the chaos in Jocelyn’s heart.

his shoulders, glancing down nervously, “Is this railing safe? I’m not looking to take a dive.” She was too young

her waist, So, you just want a fling with

without a safety harness, afraid he might

at her waist pulled her closer, “I invited you over to my place; does that sound like just

a

looked down the floor, with her voice trembling, “Can

just here for sex?” he pressed.

no,” Jocelyn

what is it?”

“Good physical enjoyment.

Melvin was speechless.

face pale with fear, Melvin scooped her up and carried her into the living

and said in a shaky voice, “I really

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