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.

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

sick?” she

“Yeah.”

“Who?”

was rarely good news. For relatives, such calls were dreaded, often

pry. But it seemed callous if she didn’t ask about it.

kept his eyes on

Jocelyn fell

stopped in front of her apartment building. Thanks, she

Melvin stayed in the car without a word

door, her neighbor Rose happened to be taking

boyfriend didn’t come up

together anymore but feared a lengthy explanation,

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while, Rose mentioned as they entered the elevator.

an embarrassed smile.

Jocelyn went to bed

his stubbornness was something she had never anticipated.

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

her own house, so she offered

usually, despite her busy schedule. But she rarely cooked, leaving the fridge either full of spoiled goods or

to buy groceries and prepare some homemade toast to stock the fridge, ensuring Jocelyn always had something to

called out to hold the elevator. It was Rose inside.

Daisy said, appreciating the help.

last time,” Rose remarked as

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

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

up at 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

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 years. When do they

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