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 but

sick?” she finally asked.

“Yeah.”

“Who?”

news. For relatives, such

pry. But it seemed callous if she didn’t

kept his eyes on the road.

hint, Jocelyn

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

stayed in the car

door, her neighbor Rose happened to be taking out the

come up

feared a lengthy explanation, so she

Chapter

for a while, Rose mentioned as they

offered an

home, Jocelyn went to bed directly.

anticipated. Clearly, if he

especially as a senior class teacher with

she offered to tidy up Jocelyn’s apartment after getting Jocelyn’s permission and the

her busy schedule. But she rarely cooked, leaving the fridge either full of

to stock the fridge,

out to hold the elevator. It was

said, appreciating the help.

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

so I thought I’d help stock her up,” Daisy chirped. “You know how it is with youngsters-always too busy

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

this. Had Harrison been a frequent here? That sounded good for them. She

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

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