The Unwilling CEO’s Love Game

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Chapter 152

Jocelyn exuded a sincere sense of weariness.

Melvin felt increasingly uneasy. She had said those words several times, which essentially meant she was truly tired of his persistence.

But he wasn’t willing to give up on her!

“Well, then you’ll have to wait for my funeral,” Melvin declared, not caring if she would hate him for it. This was the truth in his heart.

Unless he was six feet under, he wouldn’t give up on her.

A sharp pang tightened in Jocelyn’s chest as she looked at him incredulously, but his gaze was unfathomably deep. “You…”

Melvin’s phone rang. He glanced at the caller ID before answering.

“Dr. Layla”

Jocelyn only heard him address the caller before he turned away. But he clearly kept the conversation private. Doctor?

The call lasted barely two minutes before Melvin hung up

Seeing that Jocelyn hadn’t left, he felt a wave of relief.

“I’ll drive you home.”

“I don’t need a ride from you, Jocelyn replied with a hint of defiance.

Melvin frowned. “Do I really need to force you?”

Jocelyn was afraid of him. She knew he was capable of anything when riled up-it was just a matter of whether he wanted to or not.

Considering the late hour and the long walk home, she finally agreed in reluctance.

As they drove off, Jocelyn noticed his grave expression. She couldn’t help but

sick?” she

“Yeah.”

“Who?”

news. For relatives, such calls were dreaded, often bringing

But it seemed callous if she didn’t

one.” Melvin kept his eyes on

hint, Jocelyn fell silent.

building. Thanks, she said as she

Melvin stayed in the

neighbor Rose happened to be taking out the trash and spotted them.

your boyfriend didn’t come

together anymore but feared a lengthy explanation,

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haven’t seen him around for a while, Rose mentioned as they entered the elevator. “I thought you

an embarrassed

home, Jocelyn went

his stubbornness was something she had never anticipated. Clearly, if

the new semester approached, Jocelyn got busier, especially

own house, so she offered to tidy up Jocelyn’s apartment after

had kept her place clean usually, despite her busy schedule. But she rarely cooked, leaving the fridge either full

toast to stock the fridge, ensuring Jocelyn always

her hands full, Daisy called out to hold

said, appreciating the

you last time,” Rose remarked as

up for new school term, so I thought I’d help stock her up,” Daisy chirped. “You know how it is with youngsters-always too busy to eat properly, resorting to takeout or

mentioned, “I’ve noticed

here? That sounded good for them. She simply smiled, “He’s back to

isn’t local, is he? He should be back now. I saw her boyfriend send her back a few days ago, but he didn’t go upstairs. Rose said,

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