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.

told Melvin, “Thanks for sponsoring the school. You’re

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

situation, you should be more confident

a deep breath, “I can’t.”

for her to act as if their relationship never existed or to instantly carve him out of

her anxiety. “But you’ve broken up.”

ache in

had broken up.

so easily, why couldn’t

breath and walked into the restaurant

not just a dining area but also a karaoke

the small hall, three large round tables were set up. The leaders sat at one

someone more joining

stepped out, he soon retumed with Willow in

her sunglasses upon entering. Her appearance sparked a wave of

nods and smiles. When her gaze swept over Jocelyn, there was a slight arch of her

seated, Willow leaned in and whispered something to Melvin, which didn’t take long for others to catch

eye on Jocelyn, who

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calm. Don’t take it to heart. Let’s just enjoy ourselves,” Ursula whispered, trying to cheer

behave. It was just that knowing and doing were two

to Melvin, everyone stood and raised their glasses in his

in the toast and then delved into conversation

an attentive girlfriend,

to the karaoke room. And Ursula dragged

love songs, Jocelyn eventually couldn’t take it and escaped to the

washing her hands, the door pushed open again. It was

pulling out her makeup kit to touch up her look.

I’m with Melvin

for a moment, then

school’s new building isn’t

insecure? Jocelyn crumpled the paper towel, turning to face her with a smile, “We’ve broken up. I’ve no sway over what he does or doesn’t do.”

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

smiled faintly, “Are you that afraid of

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

mood plummeting

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