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.

drove off, Jocelyn noticed his grave expression. She couldn’t help but think about that mysterious

sick?” she finally

“Yeah.”

“Who?”

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

want to pry. But it seemed callous if

his eyes on

the hint, Jocelyn fell

stopped in front of her apartment building. Thanks, she said

Melvin stayed in the

happened to

come your boyfriend didn’t come up with

together anymore but feared a lengthy

Chapter

for a while, Rose mentioned as they entered the elevator. “I thought you two might

offered an

Jocelyn went to bed directly.

anticipated. Clearly, if he didn’t let go, any future relationships she might have were

busier, especially as a senior class teacher

to do in her own house, so she offered to tidy

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

with her hands full, Daisy called out to hold the elevator. It was Rose

Daisy said, appreciating

last time,” Rose remarked as they rode

help stock her up,” Daisy chirped. “You know how it is with youngsters-always too busy to eat properly, resorting to takeout or instant noodles. But

Then she mentioned, “I’ve noticed Jocelyn’s

them. She simply smiled, “He’s back to his

I saw her boyfriend 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.

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