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.

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

someone sick?” she finally asked.

“Yeah.”

“Who?”

For relatives, such calls were dreaded, often bringing nothing but bad

pry. But it seemed callous if she

eyes on the road.

Jocelyn fell

in front of her apartment building.

the car

her neighbor Rose happened to be

how come your boyfriend didn’t come

but feared a lengthy explanation, so she

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Rose mentioned as they entered the elevator. “I thought you two might

an embarrassed smile.

home, Jocelyn went to bed directly.

she had never anticipated. Clearly, if he

new semester approached, Jocelyn got busier, especially as

nothing better to do in her own house, so she offered to tidy up Jocelyn’s apartment after getting

kept her place clean usually, despite her busy schedule. But she rarely cooked,

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

out to hold the elevator.

Daisy said, appreciating the

you last time,” Rose remarked as they rode up. “You’ve got quite the grocery haul for Jocelyn

it is with youngsters-always too busy to eat properly, resorting to takeout or instant noodles. But none of

noticed Jocelyn’s boyfriend hasn’t been

She simply

send her back a few days ago, but he didn’t go upstairs. Rose said, “Her boyfriend is really handsome and rich. I see they’ve been together for so many years. When do they plan the wedding?”

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