The Unwilling CEO’s Love Game

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

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

a sincere invitation from a student, Jocelyn agreed. Besides, Yasmine had promised that Melvin wouldn’t

and took a cab to the cozy little farm-to-table restaurant Yasmine had picked out.

by the entrance

Jocelyn thought. Despite his rocky start, he was a quick learner and his grades reflected his willingness to put in

Preston called out.

you cold?” Jocelyn asked with

patted his chest “Built tough.

Jocelyn chuckled

found Yasmine had reserved a private room for them. The greeting was warm, like meeting an old friend After ordering. Yasmine offered Jocelyn a drink,

a way that made Jocelyn feel Yasmine could have been a

school and not butting heads with others. Preston nodded, then joked, “You’re more of

her son a playful swat on the head ‘Watch your words, kid. This is your teacher. Show some

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

Yasmine teased, reaching out

gaze fixed on something-or someone-ahead. “Uncle” he

drew everyone’s

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

Jocelyn protectively. Her disdain for Melvin was barely

approached them. “What are you guys doing

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

“Watch

his dislike for Willow as evident

was invisible with a musk on her face, though her eyes

studied Jocelyn, then glanced at Yasmine. It was clear Jocelyn had a way of winning over even those who

hardened “Apologize to Willow.”

turning

apologize now!”

wrong. You’ve been told to stay away from certain

tension was palpable, and Jocelyn felt

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