The Unwilling CEO’s Love Game

Chapter 122

“Something felt off about what he said today, you know? And Harrison, do they even know each other? Maybe it’s just me overthinking, but they seemed to be at each other’s throats a bit.”

Jocelyn was terrified her mom would pick up on the little thing going on between her and Melvin. Thankfully, Melvin had always kept a respectful distance, especially in front of her parents. So hopefully they hadn’t noticed anything amiss.

‘No, not at all, Jocelyn said with feigned ease. “Maybe he just speaks from experience, that’s all.”

Daisy seemed relieved, “Well, that’s reasonable then.”

Jocelyn let out a sigh of relief when her mother didn’t press the matter further.

Calvin trudged upstairs, feeling a bit weary.

Locking the door behind him, he chuckled, “You know, Mr. Martinez is actually quite decent. Seems standoffish, but he’s got a warm heart.”

“Calvin, did you ever feel something’s not quite right? Daisy’s sensitivity suddenly spiked.

Jocelyn’s heart, which had just settled, leaped into her throat again. She had no idea what her mother might have figured out.

“What do you mean?” Calvin asked.

“Why is your boss so nice to you?” Daisy knitted her brows in thought. “Ive been mulling it over… He kept your job safe, gave you a promotion, raised your salary, and even brought us that expensive fruit basket, not to mention driving me home. Doesn’t that strike you as odd?”

Jocelyn’s tension was palpable. She barely dared to breathe.

“What’s so strange about that? He’s just a kind-hearted guy.”

“But why so kind-hearted to you only? You’re not one of those corporate big shots. You’re just a security team leader Why’s he treating you so special? It’s a bit abnormal,” Daisy insisted, still puzzled.

This left Calvin without an explanation.

He checked the time. Let’s not overthink this. If he wants to be nice, it’s not like I have anything he could possibly want.”

Daisy finally felt a bit more at ease at that. “True, we don’t have any family heirlooms or treasures for him to covet.”

“Exactly, so let’s hit the hay. Calvin said, glancing at his daughter, who looked downcast, probably mulling over Harrison. “Get some rest too, sweetie. Hamison said he’d try to transfer to work closer to us. You gotta admit, the guy’s got a great attitude.”

Jocelyn couldn’t very well tell them she wasn’t fretting over Harrison.

She just smiled faintly, “Yeah, you two should head off to bed now. I’m gonna get some rest too.”

injury’s okay? Daisy was still concerned. “It’s on your chin. What if it

it off. “You guys should sleep. I’m off to

frowned, “Such a grown-up and still a handful.”

couple changed for bed, and Calvin

“What’s that?”

said she’d drop her at the station. Later, I saw Mr. Martinez’s car in our neighbourhood. He wouldn’t just come by with no relatives of his here Why was his

“What are you getting at?

could be coming

was a picture of shock, “No

was all for Jocelyn. That was the only explanation

shook his head, “No, it can’t be. Forget it. Whatever his reasons, it’s not

not to fret

next day, Jocelyn’s knee was less sore, her hand much better. She came out and

her day off.”

If so,

Jocelyn

are coming up. I can’t afford to

a bit then lately.” Daisy said, concemed.

shook her head. Tm okay.”

way, did Harrison call you last night?”

he texted. Got home

with Harrison is

him pleading with her

she woke

of him, how she could start afresh with Harrison while haunted

fair to Hamison? Yes, Hamison was a catch and choosing to be with him was the smart choice. But

a tangled mess.

had agreed to be with Hamson in a moment of impulse, but feeling Melvin in her

Jocelyn took a cab to school. She wore a face mask

a surprise, especially after Melvin

was found.

are you still here?” Jocelyn asked him.

He was out

was Melvin playing at?

transferring me because he can’t let go of you.” Preston teased her. “Why the mask?*

shook her head, but her thoughts lingered on the idea that Melvin couldn’t let go of

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