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 such a great

pleasure,” barely glancing at Jocelyn before heading into the restaurant.

can’t keep behaving like this. In such situation, you should be more confident to

took a deep breath, “I can’t.”

initiated the breakup, it wasn’t possible for her to act as if

her anxiety. “But you’ve broken

a dull ache in her chest.

they had

he could let go so easily, why couldn’t

other colleagues arrived, Jocelyn took another deep breath and walked into the restaurant

luxurious, with not just a dining area but

hall, three large round tables were set up. The leaders sat at one and the rest of the staff

someone more joining us shortly.”

out, he soon retumed with Willow

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

everyone with polite nods and smiles. When her gaze swept over Jocelyn, there was a

Willow leaned in and whispered something to Melvin, which didn’t take

art eye on Jocelyn, who seemed

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take it to heart. Let’s just enjoy ourselves,” Ursula whispered, trying to

to behave. It was just that knowing and doing

a toast to Melvin, everyone stood

on airs, joined in the toast and then delved

part of an attentive girlfriend, even peeling shrimp for Melvin.

dinner, the colleagues moved to the karaoke room.

love songs, Jocelyn eventually couldn’t

pushed open again. It was

beside her, pulling out her makeup kit to touch up

I’m with Melvin

moment, then she composed

her, “Him funding your school’s

with a smile, “We’ve broken up. I’ve

an eyebrow, applying lipstick, “Then keep your distance from now

smiled faintly, “Are you that afraid of him meeting me?”

you accidentally becoming the other woman, Willow said, catching Jocelyn’s stiffening expression in the mirror and 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 two-timing. It would be…

her mood plummeting as Willow’s spirits soared.

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