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

meet up

was a sincere invitation from a student, Jocelyn agreed.

and took a cab to the cozy little

the entrance when she

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

called

you waiting outside? Aren’t you cold?”

“Built

Jocelyn chuckled

private room for them. The greeting was warm, like meeting an old friend After ordering. Yasmine offered

and bonding in a way that made Jocelyn feel

getting along at his new school and not butting heads with others. Preston nodded, then joked, “You’re more of a

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

teased, reaching out

laugh, but then his gaze fixed on something-or

shout drew everyone’s

Willow beside him She

was watching Jocelyn protectively. Her disdain for Melvin was

approached them. “What are you guys doing

bravado. He cast a disdainful glance at Willow “Uncle, what happened to your

frowned. “Watch your tone.”

retorted, his dislike for Willow

invisible with a musk on her face, though

Jocelyn had a way of winning over even those

hardened “Apologize to

turning

apologize now!” Melvin insisted.

he?” Yasmine chimed in. “He’s not wrong. You’ve been told to stay away from

Jocelyn felt it was time

to run, she said as she pulled out her phone. “Yasmine, thanks

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