The Unwilling CEO’s Love Game

Chapter 140

Chapter 140

The air between the two was undeniably weird

Jocelyn turned on her heel, catching a glimpse out of the corner of her eye to see the pond’s surface rippling. Was it because she’d just slipped on a rock, or had a clod of earth hit the water?

Melvin didn’t comment but merely asked. “Got any more nuts?”

She fished a handful out of her pocket passed them to his outstretched hand without looking him in the eye.

He continued shelling nuts as if nothing had happened just now

Truth be told. Jocelyn had no idea what she’d planned to show him. They just strolled along the pond’s edge.

“Jocelyn, Melvin called.

She turned.

“Hand.”

She held out her palm and he dropped a few shelled nuts into it

Melvin dusted off his hands. “You still haven’t answered my question.”

She met his gaze, confusion clear in her eyes

“How does your professor let you come out here?” He probed again.

Jocelyn’s heart skipped a beat such a sour note in his voice.

“Your professor? Was that really necessary to address Harrison in this way?

She turned back and munched on the nuts, “What’s there for him to worry about? We’re both teachers, and he understands.”

“Huh, he remarked sarcastically, “A real gentleman scholar then.”

Jocelyn frowned at his bizarre compliment.

She followed the path, Melvin at her heels.

“Then why didn’t he come with you?”

“He’s got his work

“Work matters more than his love for you?”

The conversation made her uncomfortable.

it weren’t for the fact that there was nothing serious between her and Harrison, she might have thought Melvin was trying to stir

his words were inconsequential for her now

prioritizing. Mature relationships don’t need to be overly

Jocelyn didn’t

is really rational

She didn’t reply.

disjointed, yet like that of old friends. It seemed

leaving?

“And you?”

winter break.

back for the

“No.”

“Jocelyn, I just can’t

frowned back, turning to

brought Harrison into it; how sour could he get about

he doesn’t care. Are you two really dating? And shouldn’t lovebirds want to be together

Chapter 140

be

last phrase sent a wave

nearby tree, unconcerned with getting dirty as he scrutinized her,

shove him

to just say whatever he

mid-sentence, realizing it was

be with him every second? If you’re really in love, you could be glued together 24/7. His words, amid the nature

unable to meet Melvin’s gaze.

not straight-talking while flirting, and it

had came here for peace, to sort out her thoughts, but his

heartstrings, causing her to lose her composure with just a touch

back. She didn’t want to stay with him any longer. In fact, she was afraid

jacket, draping it

was an excuse, he played

She quickly removed it and handed it back, “I don’t need

a smug smile

was buzzing at his words. She quickened her pace

matter to him who she loved? Why did he have to come here to

he had followed her to this village.

into her bed. Ursula breezed in and perched on the edge of her bed with a mischievous grin, “What were

Jocelyn glared.

the other,” Ursula raised an eyebrow, “So?

“No! Jocelyn protested.

a stool, “I heard he’s leaving today.

skipped, feigning indifference,

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