Chapter 92

Jocelyn instinctively turned her head away, walking away immediately.

She took a deep breath, having no idea why he was there, and certainly not thinking of the possibility that he might have come for her.

Fortunately, he didn’t call out to her

Back at her office, Jocelyn finally sat down and gulped down a large glass of water. Her tumultuous thoughts somewhat settled.

In the afternoon, Principa! Fletcher sent out a message in the staff group chat. In celebration of the successful contract signing that day, everyone was invited to dinner. Attached was the time and address.

Ursula was waiting for Jocelyn after school.

“Aren’t you ready yet?”

Jocelyn didn’t want to go. She knew who she would encounter there.

“Almost done”

“Are you afraid of seeing him?” Ursula asked, seeing right through her friend.

Jocelyn’s hand froze in place.

The worry on her face betrayed her inner turmoil.

Ursula placed a reassuring hand on Jocelyn’s shoulder, “Jocelyn, if you’ve let go, then face it head-on. If you don’t, when will you ever truly move on? Letting go isn’t just lip service, it’s about the heart.”

Jocelyn had to admit Ursula’s right.

After gathering herself, Jocelyn hopped into Ursula’s car and headed to the restaurant.

As they arrived, Jocelyn saw a familiar car pull into the spot next to Ursula’s.

Jocelyn instinctively wanted to avoid the man getting out from his car. But Ursula grabbed her to have an accidental face-to-face with

Melvin.

Ursula cheerfully greeted, “Hi, Mr. Martinez.”

Jocelyn bowed her head, wishing she could flee.

“Thanks for sponsoring the school. You’re

coolly, “My pleasure,” barely glancing at Jocelyn before heading into the

like this. In such situation, you should be more confident to show you don’t care. Look

took a deep breath,

man she had loved for so long. Even if she initiated the breakup, it wasn’t possible for her to act as if their relationship never existed or to instantly carve him out of her heart.

her anxiety. “But you’ve

dull ache

had broken

he could let go so easily, why couldn’t

arrived, Jocelyn took another deep breath and

with not just a dining area but also

were set up. The leaders sat

there’s someone more

stepped out, he soon retumed with Willow in tow

her sunglasses upon entering. Her appearance sparked a wave of excitement among the

Jocelyn, there was a slight

something to Melvin, which didn’t take long for others to catch on

who seemed unfazed by their interaction.

chapter 92

Don’t take it to heart. Let’s just enjoy

behave. It was just that knowing and doing were two

everyone

in the toast and then delved into

of an attentive girlfriend, even peeling shrimp for

the karaoke room. And

songs, Jocelyn eventually couldn’t take

the door pushed open

her, pulling out her makeup kit

I’m with Melvin now.”

stopped for a moment, then she composed herself and replied, “Oh.”

at her, “Him funding your school’s new building isn’t because

to face her with a smile, “We’ve broken up. I’ve no sway over

lipstick, “Then keep your distance from now on.”

smiled faintly, “Are you that afraid

srnirking, “After all, I’m in the public eye. My boyfriend gets attention too. If the paparazzi catch you with him, they might dredge up the past. Then it wouldn’t just be

darkened, her mood plummeting as Willow’s

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