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

across the bed, facing him now. “What else

made Melvin uncomfortable, “Don’t you have

how he had the nerve

“You 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? Melvin, what makes you think I’d want

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

sardonic laugh. She put on her clothes and headed to

want to be with me

a deep breath and said. “Not

that, she opened

Melvin’s voice was desperate, I won’t

look back as she waited for the elevator.

stepped inside, she saw Melvin’s face set in stone.

bed. The tears she had been

wait for Vance to sue her.

holiday, she went back at school for the staff meeting. It seemed

he asked Jocelyn to his office

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

But she was unsure if they’d believe her

was ready

her sit and started inquining about the incident, revealing that the so-called leader had never actually spoken to tem and had used his name to

never tolerate such behavior. Well seek justice for the wrongs you’ve endured. Principal Fletcher admitted his own mishandling, regretting involving her

fault, “I understand you were looking out

shared some good news. “The contract will be signed within

aback, not having expected this

the office, she gazed at the empty plot to the

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

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

got back on an early flight Didn’t have plans, so 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

didn’t know or care to

the railing, facing her. “Is it really over between you and

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

he called my mom,

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