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.

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

sick?” she finally asked.

“Yeah.”

“Who?”

good news. For relatives, such calls were dreaded,

But it seemed callous if she didn’t

one.” Melvin kept his eyes on

the hint, Jocelyn fell

in front of her apartment building. Thanks,

the car without a

neighbor Rose happened to be taking out the trash and

didn’t come up with you?”

wanted to explain they weren’t together anymore but feared a lengthy explanation, so

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they entered the elevator. “I thought you

an

Jocelyn went to bed

stubbornness was something she had never anticipated. Clearly, if he didn’t let go, any future relationships she might have were

semester approached, Jocelyn got busier, especially as

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

But she rarely cooked, leaving the fridge either full of spoiled goods or empty.

some homemade toast to stock the fridge, ensuring Jocelyn always had something

Daisy called out to hold the elevator. It was Rose

Daisy said, appreciating the help.

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

gearing up for new school 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

noticed Jocelyn’s boyfriend hasn’t been around much

for them. She simply smiled, “He’s back to his parents’ during the holiday. Suppose

but he didn’t go upstairs. Rose said, “Her boyfriend

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