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.”

have to end up like this?”

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

Melvin uncomfortable, “Don’t you

didn’t know how he had the nerve to

I have no other desires but to love a man who doesn’t love me back? To

with anger.

She put on her clothes and

me anymore?” Melvin called out, following

from him, Jocelyn took a deep

opened

was desperate, I won’t give

back as she waited

inside, she saw Melvin’s face set in stone. As the doors began to close, his

her bed. The tears she had

have to wait for Vance to

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

asked Jocelyn to

it was about the incident. She’d already sent an anonymous report to the education

she was unsure if they’d

Jocelyn was ready to face

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

tolerate such behavior. Well seek justice for the wrongs you’ve endured. Principal Fletcher admitted his own mishandling, regretting involving her in the meeting.

the principal wasn’t at fault, “I understand you were looking out for the school. I’m just sorry I

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

taken aback, not

the

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

boy who’d shot up in height. “What brings

game with some

or care to

leaned against the railing, facing her. “Is it really over between

it and turned to leave. “Go play

uncle?” Preston followed. “The other night, he called my mom, feverish and talking nonsense. I heard him say

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