Chapter 136

Jocelyn and Ursula had decided on the rural school where they planned to teach as volunteers. They were just waiting for the winter break

Melvin hadn’t shown up lately, while Jocelyn was too busy with finals to think about anyone else.

After the last mock exam, Preston caught up with Jocelyn in the hallway. “Hey, Jocelyn,” he said with a solemn look, “I won’t be around

next semester”

Transferring? Jocelyn replied, a note of surprise in her voice.

“Yeah.”

“To another city, or just a different school in Yanova City?”

Im heading abroad” Preston’s tone was matter-of-fact. “Mom’s taking me.”

Jocelyn nodded. “Sounds exciting”

“It was cool knowing you Preston tried to sound grown-up. “Would’ve been better if we became family”

Hearing this, Jocelyn didn’t get angry anymore. She just smiled Family is all about fate.”

Preston nodded, agreeing. About my uncle don’t worry, Im not here to persuade you to make up with him. I just mean, if he’s really not worth it, then forget him. Find someone worthy of your love That’s my mom’s advice, too.”

Jocelyn’s heart sank, but she accepted the counsel. “Don’t worry I will”

you

feel like

After finals, Jocelyn packed her suitcase quickly, waiting for the graded papers to be returned so she and Ursula could head to the rural school to teach.

The night before they were set to leave, Yasmine asked Jocelyn out for dinner

mentioned she and Preston would be leaving tomorrow. It seemed right to meet up one last

a sincere invitation from a student, Jocelyn

zipped up her parka and took a cab to the cozy little farm-to-table restaurant Yasmine had picked

waiting by the entrance

manners, Jocelyn thought. Despite his rocky start, he was a quick

called out.

waiting outside? Aren’t you cold?” Jocelyn

patted his chest “Built

Jocelyn chuckled

room for them. The greeting was warm, like meeting an old friend After ordering. Yasmine offered Jocelyn a drink, but she declined,

laughing and bonding in a way that made Jocelyn feel

Preston some parting advice about getting along at his new school and not butting

her son a playful swat on the head ‘Watch your

respect Jocelyn plenty. Only person in school I actually listen to, Preston quipped, fixing his hair after Yasmine’s ruffle. “Mom,

Yasmine teased, reaching out to ruffle

his gaze fixed on something-or

shout drew

geared-up Willow beside him She met

disdain for

“What are

dinner with Jocelyn,” Preston said with his usual bravado. He cast a disdainful glance at Willow “Uncle, what happened to your taste? You’re hanging out

“Watch

dislike for Willow as evident as his

on her face, though her

at Yasmine. It was clear Jocelyn had

hardened “Apologize

scoffed, turning away.

apologize now!”

told to stay away from certain people, but you never listen. Look

was palpable, and Jocelyn felt it was time

her phone. “Yasmine, thanks for the dinner. If you’re ever back in Yanova City,

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