Chapter 104

Jocelyn’s heart, wound tight as a drum all day, finally eased as she smiled at him, a genuine, carefree grin “Okay.”

“Better head in,” Harrison said, hoisting her suitcase to the security checkpoint. “Text me when you land, alright?”

“Yeah

*Off you go.

Clutching her bag. Jocelyn passed through security and glanced back to see Harrison still waiting, his gaze catching hers. He waved.

At that moment, Jocelyn knew if she were ever to have a boyfriend, he should be someone like Harrison – kind, considerate, and deeply respectful, with qualities that left many in the dust

The thought of him brought a smile to her face, a smile so deep she was oblivious to the two figures watching her. They saw everything. “See? Without you she’s got better options, Yasmine said with a smirk, enjoying the sight of Melvin’s crestfallen face. “Serves you right for being so high and mighty”

Melvin’s eyes olinted darkly They kissed”

“People in love kiss. And if they re sleeping together, so what? That’s their right, Yasmine goaded with a sharp tongue.

With each breath, Melvin’s chest ached. “Heh, fickle creature!

Yasmine could not help but give him another look at the sound of his bitter laugh “Realized you’re yesterday’s news, have you? Well, why shouldn’t she toss you aside? You’re not a vintage coin, treasured regardless of age.”

Melvin glared at Yasmine, barely containing his rage.

“Staring at me won’t change anything. Men, all the same, Yasmine said nonchalantly, slipping on her sunglasses, the very picture of indifference, as she walked into the departure lounge.

The thought of Harrison kissing Jocelyn and her apparent delight made Melvin’s blood boil.

She said she had nothing with that man, so why did she start dating him so soon after they broke up?

She probably chose to come to Berry City for a business trip because of that man!

The more Melvin thought about it, the harder it was to swallow his anger. He made his way to the airport service desk.

Jocelyn settled into her window seat on the plane, pleased with the spot. She leaned over to snap a photo to send to Harnson, signaling she was on board.

seat beside her stirred. She looked up instinctively, her heart sinking a notch as she recognized the man sitting

looking perfectly at ease as if he did not notice her

her hand, her mind racing with questions. Why was he here, in economy no less, when he

on edge

were piling up

repeatedly. It

quickening, and a sense of

left ear, a defensive

haven’t taken off yet? Harrison’s gentle voice came through

“No, not yet.”

see your plane when

curiosity piqued. “Where are

a picture.

brief moment. She had been too distracted by Melvin to check her messages.

the photo, a

message read. (Gorgeous weather today. I can see your

heart warmed at the message and photo

soft and affectionate. “Why haven’t you left yer?”

Chapter 104

bear to.”

tinged Jocelyn’s cheeks

preparations for takeoff and to switch

reply “Have a safe flight,” he

“Okay, bye”

exhaled deeply, only to be startled by a scoff from the next seat. She glanced over to see Melvin, eyes shut, mouth curled in a sneer. She wondered if he had heard her

it matter? She was talking to her

ascended, her ears popped, and her hands clutched the armrests tightly. Each takeoff and landing was a battle against

nerves

of panic, her hand brushed against the man beside her. She quickly retracted, waiting for the brief

leveled out, she exhaled in relief

off, Jocelyn unbuckled and made a beeline for the restroom,

stood up and glanced at the man, whose eyes were closed and seemed asleep. The space between seats was too tight, so it would be impossible for her

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