Chapter 100

Melvin stared at Jocelyn’s latest tweet with such intensity that he might as well have been trying to burn a hole through his phone screen. Red wine in hand, his eyes flashed with irritation at the sight of her comment thanking everyone for their blessings.

He could not stand the thought of her happily flaunting her new relationship, so he commented, “Looks like the new boyfriend’s a bit old, huh?”

Jocelyn’s breath hitched as she read the comment. She wanted to block and delete him from her life, but instead, she chose to ignore it, letting Melvin’s passive-aggressive jabs slide off her back.

Just as she was about to close the app, she noticed he had deleted his comment. Relief washed over her, but it was short-lived as a knock at the door jolted her.

Her heart raced, and her body shivered. Staring at the door, she had a feeling that it was Melvin on the other side. Thus, she remained

seated, frozen, not daring to move

Her phone vibrated again. It was a message from Melvin, [Open the door]

Those three words were enough to convey his impatience. Jocelyn clenched her phone but did not respond. The knocking stopped.

[is he there? Bad timing?] Melvin texted again.

Taking a deep breath, Jocelyn switched off the lights, hoping to convey the message that she was not home.

Melvin seemed to be giving up, the world outside falling silent.

Then, the buzzing of her phone broke the stillness. Melvin was calling, the persistent vibration a loud declaration of his presence, numbing her hand and unsettling her heart.

She did not answer Instead, she tossed her phone aside, letting it ring.

The screen stayed lit up, Melvin’s persistence clear as day. He was hell-bent on causing a scene, a true testament to his spiteful nature.

If Hamison were actually here, who knew what might have happened.

The screen eventually went dark, then lit up again.

Six missed calls, and Jocelyn did not pick up once.

Finally, he seemed to stop. But then he reached out through Facebook.

able to sleep tonight?] His message read.

else would he so relentlessly try to sabotage her happiness? He refused to marry her, remained entangled with a past flame, and now he could not

not a sickness, what was it?

a firm stance, she feared the harassment would last

in bed, sleep eluded her.

come to Berry City

was that supposed to

not fathom Melvin’s motives. He was the one who said she was not good enough and that he would never give her

she agreed to be with Harrison, Melvin

love or not, belated affection

back to him, she

thunder mixed with sleet. The weather

dusted with

her a photo saying it was the

replied with a snapshot of the snowy

the South, the sight

his hometown for the holidays to see the

Chapter 100

She agreed.

breakfast at the hotel, Jocelyn headed

Elise made a special trip to pick her up for dinner at home.

learning of Jocelyn’s relationship with Harrison, Elise could

dinner themselves, relinquishing the

me to enjoy a home cooked meal from my parents. Today,

blushed at the

adorned with homemade dishes that

call with Daisy, Jocelyn’s mother. The previous misunderstanding had been awkward for both families, but this time was different, the satisfaction with the young couple’s relationship was palpable.

felt her parents pride

the call, Elise warmly invited Jocelyn’s parents to visit Berry City, and they

joyous, and Jocelyn felt enveloped in a

Elise handed

premature, but now it’s all

to reveal a stunningly luxurious bracelet

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