Chapter 90

Melvin had not eased up on Jocelyn. Their dance continued in the living room, silhouetted against the grand French window that framed the night sky.

Under the moonlight, their shadows mingled, rising and falling in a dance that never seemed to end..

Exhaustion lulled Jocelyn into sleep.

When she awoke, sunlight was blazing through the curtains.

The familiar view brought her a sense of calm as she attempted to rise, only to feel Melvin’s arm snaking around her waist, pulling her back down.

“Isn’t this enough?” Jocelyn’s voice was hardly recognizable, hushed and hoarse.

A warm breath tickled her ear, sending shivers down her spine. “Not even close,” Melvin whispered against her skin

Jocelyn stiffened, her fingers curling into fists. “Aren’t you afraid Willow will find out?”

“It’s none of her business, Mel murmured as he kissed her shoulder “Tll do whatever as | please.”

Jocelyn couldn’t understand why she had fallen for such a cad, always taking and never thinking of giving anything back.

She fell silent, letting him have his way.

His hands roamed her waist, brushing her belly, where she tensed.

Suddenly, the buzzing of a phone shattered the silence.

As the urgent ringtone continued, Jocelyn relaxed slightly.

Melvin finally let go of her and tossed aside the covers. He scrambled nude out of bed to pick up his cellphone from the floor. Glancing

at the caller’s name, he answered, “Yeah, I’m home… can’t talk now… check with Zephyr Bye.” Hanging up, he turned to find Jocelyn already wrapped in a towel, stepping out of bed.

“Where are you going?” he asked.

Without looking back, Jocelyn replied, “Home.”

to end up

Jocelyn challenged across the bed, facing him now. “What else is left

“Don’t you have any lingering feelings

the nerve to

I have no other desires but to love a man who doesn’t love me back? To waste my years in the shadows as your secret? Melvin,

swirling with anger. She could always provoke

laugh. She put on her

be with me anymore?” Melvin

a deep breath and said.

that, she opened

voice was desperate, I won’t give

she waited for

slid open and she stepped inside, she saw Melvin’s face set in stone. As the doors began to close, his image disappearing from her sight.

bed. The tears she

for

went back at school for the staff meeting. It seemed normal as

asked Jocelyn

She’d already sent an anonymous report to the

place. But she was unsure

the worst, Jocelyn was ready to face whatever

leader had

Well seek justice for the wrongs you’ve endured. Principal Fletcher admitted his own mishandling,

relieved to know the principal wasn’t at fault, “I understand you were looking out for the school. I’m just sorry I couldn’t be of more help.

agreed to fund a new teaching building, Principal Fletcher shared some good news. “The contract will be

aback, not having expected this outcome.

the empty plot

uncle’s agreed to donate to the school.” Preston’s sudden appearance startled

up in height. “What brings you

I came to check out the school. I’ve got a basketball game with some classmates and saw you here,” Preston said, glancing at her face. “Do you know why my uncle suddenly agreed?”

or care

against the railing, facing

it and turned to leave. “Go play

other night, he called my mom, feverish and talking nonsense. I heard him say something about a woman not

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