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.

noticed his grave expression. She couldn’t help

she finally asked.

“Yeah.”

“Who?”

night was rarely good news. For relatives, such calls were dreaded, often bringing

want to pry. But it seemed callous

one.” Melvin kept his eyes on

hint, Jocelyn fell

building. Thanks, she said as she got out.

the

door, her neighbor Rose happened to be

how come your boyfriend didn’t come up

explain they weren’t together anymore but feared a lengthy explanation, so she simply said. He’s got

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they entered the elevator. “I thought you two might

offered an embarrassed

Jocelyn went

stubbornness was something she had never anticipated. Clearly, if he didn’t

got busier, especially as a senior class teacher

had nothing better to do in her 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

groceries and prepare some homemade toast to stock the fridge, ensuring Jocelyn always had something to

her hands full, Daisy called out to hold the

said, appreciating

I’ve seen you last time,” Rose remarked as they rode up. “You’ve

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

nodded in agreement. Then she mentioned, “I’ve noticed Jocelyn’s boyfriend hasn’t been around

Harrison been a frequent here? That sounded good for them. She simply smiled, “He’s back to his parents’ during the

but he didn’t go upstairs. Rose said, “Her boyfriend is really handsome

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