Chapter 44

This kind of question, if asked between two super close pals in private, might be okay to slip out. But it was pretty clear that Willow popping the question at a moment like this was way out of line, and even downright annoying to people.

Zephyr was feeling pretty awkward himself, “Willow, you’ve had a bit too much to drink.”

But Willow kept her eyes fixed on Jocelyn, lips curling into a smirk, “What’s the big deal? You think he’s gonna be your last dude or something?”

“Willow, mind your words, Melvin chimed in with a frosty reminder.

Willow chuckled, “What’s up? Can’t we just shoot the breeze about this? What’s there to hide?”

Clearly, she was hell-bent on making Jocelyn squirm.

She didn’t buy for a second that Jocelyn, with all her flirty charm, hadn’t been in love or had other men before

Just let Melvin find out about another guy, and he’d surely have a chip on his shoulder.

Melvin, with his intense possessiveness, wanted someone all to himself.

“Willow, are you that nosy about my private life?” Jocelyn had seriously underestimated Willow’s lack of scruples, answering coolly, “If you were a guy asking me out, maybe I’d tell you your number in line.”

Willow’s eyes narrowed, “Ooh, is it a tough topic for you?”

Discussing a woman’s love story in front of everyone like this was just gross and disgusting.

Jocelyn was pretty put off. She really didn’t get how Willow, who had managed to craft such a rational persona, could be so impulsive behind closed doors.

She no longer wanted to share the space with Willow.

Getting up, she said, “Sorry, something here doesn’t sit right with me. I’ll be taking my leave.” After that, she didn’t even bother with Melvin. She just grabbed her bag and left.

Melvin, with a stony face, gave Willow a deep look, stood up, and said with a downcast gaze, “Willow, you’re overstepping

“Hey, Melvin… Zephyr saw him leaving and rushed out after him, “Willow’s just drunk, man. Go easy on her, talk to Jocelyn, tell her not to sweat it.”

Melvin’s eyes darkened, “You think she’s just drunk?”

Zephyr tried to defend Willow, “You know she’s been into you for ages. It’s gotta sting, seeing another chick by your side. all of a sudden. We’ve all known each other for years, man, cut her some slack

“I’ve been more than patient with her She’s the one who crossed the line and didn’t know when to stop,” Melvin said angrily. “And another thing, whatever happened back then is water under the bridge. She chose to walk away, so she should’ve known there was no going forward between us.”

“She had her reasons back then,” Zephyr tried to keep explaining for Willow.

Melvin replied coldly, “Whether she had reasons or not, she knows best.

Zephyr felt bad for Willow. She had put a lot

think this is the time to talk about this? Melvin shot back.

just think if you still had feelings for her, you wouldn’t

wants to maintain what

left, and Zephyr feeling dejected, turned

He walked over helplessly. “What you said

fast? He must hate me,” Willow looked up, tears streaming down, choking

so I wouldn’t have to watch him have nothing and be powerless. Was that

a waterfall, but he was at a loss for

he had nothing.” Yannick, who had been quiet most

“If I knew there would be

he still had nothing, would you have stayed by his side?” Yannick asked indifferently.

Willow

When he had nothing, it was Jocelyn who stood by him.”

gaze

he

also

club and strolled along the sidewalk, taking her time, waiting

like all the grievances she suffered from Willow could be

walked slowly, then suddenly her hand was grabbed.

the concern in Melvin’s

waiting for me? Melvin let go of her hand, his tone light.

him. “You are walking so fast. Are you chasing me?”

and shoved his hands in his pockets, “If I hadn’t been drinking, I would’ve just driven

home.”

voice tinged with disappointment as she looked down at

her towards him, opening his arm.

his gesture, “Not worried about being seen?”

one here knows me, Melvin replied impatiently, “You gonna take my arm or

all the world like an old married couple on a stroll; their contentment tinged with simplicity.

night view in Yanova City was pretty stunning, well-known across the country.

rare for Jocelyn to enjoy the night scene like this, and she found it quite

words

at him, “Are you trying to explain on her

“I’m just looking out

bunch,” Jocelyn said lazily, with a hint of teasing. Then, pretending to be casual but feeling

at her, “Does

those three words were enough to send Jocelyn’s emotions into

other women. It’s just her I didn’t want you to have been with. Jocelyn laid her thoughts bare without mincing words.

while, Melvin’s voice finally

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