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.

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

someone sick?” she finally

“Yeah.”

“Who?”

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

want to pry. But it seemed callous if she didn’t

his eyes on the road. His voice

the hint, Jocelyn fell silent.

car stopped in front of her apartment building. Thanks, she said as she got out.

Melvin stayed in the car

Jocelyn closed the car door, her neighbor Rose happened to be taking out the trash

come up with

but feared a lengthy explanation, so she simply said. He’s got things

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Rose mentioned as they entered the elevator. “I thought you two might have broken up.”

offered an embarrassed smile.

went

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

busier, especially as a senior class teacher

offered to tidy

But she rarely cooked, leaving the fridge either full

some homemade toast to stock

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

Daisy said, appreciating the

a while since I’ve seen you last time,” Rose remarked as they rode

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 instant noodles. But none of these is nutritious”

“I’ve noticed Jocelyn’s boyfriend hasn’t been around

for them. She

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

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