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.

Jocelyn noticed his grave expression. She

someone sick?” she finally asked.

“Yeah.”

“Who?”

relatives, such calls

want to pry. But it seemed

eyes on the road. His voice was

hint, Jocelyn

apartment building. Thanks, she said as she got

stayed in the car without

neighbor Rose happened to be taking out the trash and spotted them.

didn’t come up with

lengthy explanation, so she simply said. He’s got things to do.”

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

an embarrassed

Jocelyn went to

nagged at her-he wasn’t joking, and his stubbornness was something she had never anticipated. Clearly, if he didn’t let go, any future relationships she might have were doomed.

new semester approached, Jocelyn got busier, especially as

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

despite her busy schedule. But she rarely cooked, leaving the

prepare some homemade toast to stock

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

appreciating the help.

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

how it is with youngsters-always too busy

she mentioned, “I’ve noticed Jocelyn’s boyfriend hasn’t been

this. Had Harrison been a frequent here? That sounded good for them. She simply smiled, “He’s back to his parents’ during the holiday. Suppose he hasn’t

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

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