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

mentioned she and Preston would be leaving tomorrow. It seemed right to meet up one

a student,

and took a cab to the cozy little farm-to-table restaurant

the entrance when she

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

Preston called out.

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

his chest “Built tough. I’m good.”

Jocelyn chuckled

an old friend After ordering. Yasmine offered Jocelyn a drink, but she declined, citing

laughing and bonding in a way that made Jocelyn feel Yasmine could

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

on the head ‘Watch your words, kid. This is

quipped, fixing his hair after Yasmine’s ruffle. “Mom, how many times have I told you not to mess

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

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

shout drew everyone’s

Willow beside him She met their gazes squarely without flinching

Her disdain for Melvin was

“What are you guys doing here?”

Jocelyn,” Preston said with his usual bravado. He cast a disdainful glance at

frowned. “Watch your

dislike for Willow as evident as his

her face,

Jocelyn had a way of winning over even those who

“Apologize to

scoffed, turning

apologize now!” Melvin insisted.

chimed in. “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

tension was palpable, and Jocelyn felt it was time to

her phone. “Yasmine, thanks for

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