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

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

thought and knowing it was a sincere invitation from a student, Jocelyn agreed. Besides, Yasmine had promised that Melvin wouldn’t be

to the cozy little farm-to-table restaurant Yasmine

waiting by the entrance

Despite his rocky start, he was a quick learner and his grades reflected his willingness

Preston called

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

his chest “Built tough. I’m good.”

Jocelyn chuckled

Preston inside, she 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, but she declined, citing the early start the

about nothing and everything, laughing and bonding in a way that made Jocelyn feel Yasmine could have been a great friend if she weren’t Melvin’s sister.

butting heads with others. Preston nodded, then joked, “You’re more of a mom to me than

swat on the head ‘Watch your words,

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

if i do? Yasmine teased, reaching out to ruffle it

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

drew

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

Jocelyn protectively. Her disdain for

“What are you guys doing

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

frowned. “Watch your

his dislike

musk on her

then glanced at Yasmine. It was clear Jocelyn had a way of

hardened “Apologize to

turning

apologize now!” Melvin insisted.

away from certain people, but you never listen. Look at what you’re

palpable, and Jocelyn felt

thanks for the dinner. If you’re ever back in Yanova City, I