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 like this?”

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

“Don’t you have any lingering feelings for me?”

didn’t know how he had the nerve to ask such question

think 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?

jaw, his eyes swirling with anger. She could always provoke

She put on her clothes and headed to the door.

be with me anymore?” Melvin called out,

took a deep breath and said.

opened

was desperate, I won’t give you another chancel”

as she waited for the elevator.

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

onto her bed. The tears she had been holding

for Vance to sue

last day of the holiday, she went back at school for the staff meeting. It seemed normal as usual

Jocelyn to his

suspecting it was about the incident. She’d already sent an

But she was unsure if they’d believe

the worst, Jocelyn was

started inquining about the incident, revealing that the so-called leader had never actually spoken

investigation’s underway,” he assured her. “We never tolerate such behavior. Well seek justice for the wrongs you’ve

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

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

aback, not having

office, she gazed at the empty plot

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

shot up in height. “What brings you 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

didn’t know or care

of you,” Preston leaned against the railing, facing her. “Is it really over between you

and turned to leave. “Go play your game. I’ve got

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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