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

delicate face fixed with slight jealousy, he slightly frowned his brows as his arms held her close,

“Oh, and that

his eyes, while Jocelyn raised

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

Melvin, in

but it

if I didn’t give the nod?”

shirt. “Willow came to see me the other day. She said we broke up and asked if

wanted to know how he defined their

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did

up with each other for some fun. Who cares about

didn’t want to hurt herself again in front of him, nor did she

up for it and bounce when we’re not, right?” Jocelyn looked up at him with a bright smile.

her smiling eyes, hating

look? Not happy that I’m being

sealed his lips, with his gaze turning from passionate

and steady

avoided his eyes and fanned herself, “I should get going; it’s getting late.”

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

the wind, mirroring the

I’m not looking to take a dive.”

gripped her waist, So, you just

felt dangerously unsecured without a safety harness, afraid he might lose control. and send her plummeting.

invited you over to my place; does that sound like just a fling? If I wanted to

a point.

floor, with her voice trembling, “Can we go inside and talk? This is

for sex?” he

no,” Jocelyn

what is

“Good physical enjoyment.

Melvin was speechless.

carried her into the living room. The air conditioning was blasting.

at Melvin with puppy eyes and said in a shaky voice, “I really should

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