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.”

end up like this?” Mel

the bed, facing him now. “What else is left between us?”

made Melvin uncomfortable, “Don’t you have any lingering feelings for me?”

had the nerve to ask such question

love a man who doesn’t love me back? To waste my years in the shadows as your secret?

eyes swirling with anger.

on her

you even want to be with me anymore?” Melvin called out, following

him, Jocelyn took a deep

opened

desperate, I

as she waited

she saw Melvin’s face set in stone. As

threw herself onto her bed. The tears she had

wait for Vance to sue

meeting. It seemed normal as usual until Principal Fletcher gave her

asked Jocelyn to

already sent an

place. But she was unsure if they’d believe her

worst, Jocelyn was ready to face

the incident, revealing that the so-called leader had never actually spoken to tem and had used

justice for the wrongs you’ve endured. Principal Fletcher admitted his

the principal wasn’t at fault, “I understand you were looking

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

not having expected

office, she gazed at the empty plot to

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

in height. “What brings you to school

Didn’t have plans, so I came to check out the school. I’ve got a basketball game with

know or

leaned against the railing, facing her. “Is it

want to discuss it and turned to leave. “Go play your game. I’ve got things

you so afraid to talk about my uncle?” Preston followed. “The other night, he called my mom, feverish and talking nonsense. I heard him say something about

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