The Unwilling CEO’s Love Game

Chapter 146

Leaning against the rough bark was uncomfortable, but Jocelyn didn’t resist. She remained composed, “What exactly do you have in mind?”

“If I said I want to marry you, would you come back?” Melvin’s voice was choked as if he was swallowing stones, which made it hard for him to speak smoothly.

Jocelyn’s mind exploded like a firework. She thought she must have misheard. She stared at Melvin in disbelief.

Melvin’s chest was heaving with rapid breaths. His complexion turned an unnatural shade of pale.

Jocelyn had to admit, his words stirred her unsteady heart.

Suddenly, a fine layer of sweat broke out on Melvin’s forehead. His lips were paled. He clutched his chest with his knees buckling. He Jeaned against the tree for support. His breathing was short and labored.

Sensing something was wrong, Jocelyn reached out to steady his shoulder, “What’s wrong?”

Melvin felt a crushing pressure in his chest and an urge to vomit.

“Melvin?”

His face was pallid, and his breaths were erratic.

When Melvin looked up, his eyes were red-rimmed. Trying to fight against the discomfort, he hoarsely asked again, “Marry me, will you?” After he spoke, he suddenly pushed her away and doubled over to retch.

Jocelyn was startled and concerned. Not bothering to think about the reasons, she rushed to pat his back, “Do you feel ill? Did you catch a cold or eat something bad?”

He hadn’t eaten anything that morning, so he vomited nothing.

After a while, he calmed down a bit.

Propping himself up on his knees and bending over, he gasped for air.

“Feeling any better?” Jocelyn was frightened.

Melvin was dizzy. After a moment, he slowly looked up. Seeing her worried face, he felt a bit more settled, “Let’s head down the hill.”

Jocelyn quickly agreed, “Can you make it down?”

“Help me.” Melvin extended his hand.

She took his hand and walked ahead, then paused, “Maybe we should rest a bit more.”

“Alright

they leaned against the tree.

up his legs, tilted his chin up and closed his eyes. His complexion had

there was a deer bouncing around

he had never said anything like this.

and surprised, feeling like after a long wait, she finally got

reaction left

long while, Melvin opened his eyes and saw confusion in her gaze.

lost in her thoughts.

“Feeling better?“

“Yeah.”

and reached

took a glance at it and placed his hand in hers, letting her hold it gently.

hill is easy, while coming

hand back to

descended in silence, neither of them bringing up the proposal

the hit, Willow was waiting in an upset look, especially

Chapter 148

called

and said, “I’m going

Jocelyn nodded.

looked unwell and indeed needed

Willow tried to follow.

“He’s not feeling well. Don’t

“What are you playing at? Clinging to one man in the morning, and now you’re all over Melvin. Should I call you fickle or

feelings, replied, “It’s nothing to

you’re quite something. And you’re a teacher? Willow scoffed, “With your scandalous personal life, I wonder how you manage

their scheme

you

behind-the-scenes manipulations. Sometimes, too much scheming can expose your own characters. Remember, your innocent facade might crack, revealing your true, malevolent nature.” Willow’s face turned sour. She hissed, “Do you think Melvin coming after you means he wants to be with you? You’re just a plaything he’s not done

Melvin,” Jocelyn said with a sarcastic

eyes bulged with rage.

had simply responded because Willow

asked for a cup of water from a neighbor and got a bowl of porridge, intending

the rest area of the village committee building, where it was

and Jocelyn walked in.

him