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

seemed right to meet up one last time, as there was no telling when they’d see each other

was a sincere invitation from a student, Jocelyn agreed. Besides, Yasmine had promised that Melvin

up her parka and took a cab to

the entrance when she arrived.

a quick learner and his grades reflected his willingness to put in the

called

are you waiting outside? Aren’t you cold?” Jocelyn asked with concern.

patted his chest “Built tough.

Jocelyn chuckled

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

and bonding in a way that made Jocelyn feel Yasmine could have been a great friend if

getting along at his new school and not butting heads with

head ‘Watch your words, kid. This is your

hair after Yasmine’s ruffle. “Mom, how many times have I told you

what if i do? Yasmine teased,

with a laugh, but then his gaze fixed on something-or someone-ahead. “Uncle” he exclaimed.

shout drew everyone’s

with the fully geared-up Willow beside him She met their gazes squarely without flinching

was watching Jocelyn protectively. Her disdain for Melvin was barely

are you guys doing

a farewell 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 with all kinds of

frowned. “Watch your

speak my mind. Preston retorted, his dislike for Willow as

musk on her face, though her eyes apparently

clear Jocelyn had a way

face hardened “Apologize

scoffed, turning away.

now!” Melvin insisted.

not wrong. You’ve been told to stay away from certain people, but you never listen. Look at what you’re

Jocelyn felt it was

as she pulled out her phone. “Yasmine, thanks for the dinner. If

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