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.

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

she finally asked.

“Yeah.”

“Who?”

news. For relatives, such calls were dreaded,

But it seemed callous if she didn’t

Melvin kept his eyes on the road. His voice

the hint, Jocelyn

building.

Melvin stayed in the car without

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

come up

anymore but feared a lengthy explanation, so she simply said.

Chapter

Rose mentioned as they entered the elevator. “I thought

offered an embarrassed

Jocelyn went to bed

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

the new semester approached, Jocelyn got busier, especially as a senior class

in her own house, so she offered to tidy

place clean usually, despite her busy schedule. But she

some homemade toast to stock the fridge, ensuring Jocelyn

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

Daisy said, appreciating

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

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

she mentioned, “I’ve noticed Jocelyn’s boyfriend hasn’t been around much recently.”

for them. She simply smiled, “He’s back

local, is he? He should be back now. 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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