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

to meet up one

and knowing it was a sincere invitation from a student, Jocelyn agreed. Besides, Yasmine had promised that

took a cab to the cozy little

waiting by the

rocky start, he was a quick learner and his grades

Preston called out.

you waiting outside? Aren’t you cold?” Jocelyn

his chest “Built tough. I’m

Jocelyn chuckled

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

way that made Jocelyn feel Yasmine could have been

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

‘Watch your words, kid.

quipped, fixing his hair after

teased, reaching out to ruffle it

laugh, but then his gaze

shout drew everyone’s attention

him She met their gazes squarely

Her disdain for Melvin was

them. “What are you guys

disdainful glance at Willow “Uncle, what happened to your taste? You’re hanging out with all kinds

frowned. “Watch your tone.”

mind. Preston retorted, his dislike for Willow as

her face, though

Yasmine. It was clear Jocelyn had a way of winning over

“Apologize to

turning away.

now!” Melvin

Yasmine chimed in. “He’s not wrong. You’ve been told to stay away from certain people, but you never listen.

was palpable, and Jocelyn felt it

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

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