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.

between her and Harrison, she

words were inconsequential for her

is about prioritizing. Mature relationships don’t need to be overly clingy Instead, they require

chuckled at that, but Jocelyn didn’t turn to see

love is really rational

She didn’t reply.

conversation was disjointed, yet like that of old friends. It seemed harmonious if you set aside

are you leaving?

“And you?”

the winter

back for the festival?”

“No.”

I just can’t understand your romance

back, turning to

into it; how sour could he get

Christmas and not meeting his parents, he doesn’t care. Are you two really dating? And shouldn’t lovebirds want to be together all the time?” His eyes suddenly

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be

sent a wave of heat

dirty as he scrutinized

wanted to shove him

him to just say whatever he

you… She stopped mid-sentence, realizing

you want to be with him every second? If you’re really in love,

swallowed hard, unable to meet Melvin’s gaze.

serious yet not straight-talking while flirting, and it threw her

peace, to sort out her thoughts, but

way of unwittingly plucking at her heartstrings, causing her to lose her composure with just a

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

his jacket, draping it

knowing it was an

close. She quickly removed it and

smug smile curving

mind was buzzing at his words. She quickened her pace

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

senously suspected he had followed her to this village. He was

edge

Jocelyn

two coming down the trail, one after the other,” Ursula raised an eyebrow, “So? Did

“No! Jocelyn protested.

settled on a stool, “I heard he’s leaving today.

heart skipped, feigning indifference,

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