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

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

sincere invitation from a student, Jocelyn

her parka and took a cab to the cozy little

the entrance

kid had great manners, Jocelyn thought. Despite his rocky start, he was a quick learner and his grades

called

you cold?” Jocelyn asked

chest “Built tough. I’m

Jocelyn chuckled

private room for them. The greeting was warm, like meeting an old friend After ordering. Yasmine offered Jocelyn a drink, but she declined, citing the early start the next day.

nothing and everything, laughing and bonding in a way that made Jocelyn feel Yasmine could have been

dinner, Jocelyn gave Preston some parting advice about getting along at his new school and not butting heads with others.

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

in school I actually listen to, Preston quipped, fixing his hair after Yasmine’s ruffle. “Mom, how many times have

i do? Yasmine teased, reaching out to ruffle it

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

drew

geared-up Willow beside him She

Jocelyn protectively. Her disdain for Melvin was

are you guys

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

frowned. “Watch your

Preston retorted, his dislike for Willow

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

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

face hardened “Apologize to

turning away.

now!” Melvin insisted.

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

and Jocelyn felt it was

she pulled out her phone. “Yasmine, thanks for the dinner. If you’re ever