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.

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

someone sick?” she finally

“Yeah.”

“Who?”

night was rarely good news. For relatives,

it seemed callous if she didn’t ask

kept his eyes on the road. His voice was even.

the hint, Jocelyn

front of her apartment building. Thanks, she

in the car without a

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

your boyfriend didn’t come up with

feared a lengthy explanation, so

Chapter

while, Rose mentioned as they entered the

an embarrassed smile.

went to bed

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

busier, especially

in her own house, so she offered to tidy up

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

to stock

her hands full, Daisy called out to hold the elevator.

appreciating

been a while since I’ve seen you last time,” Rose remarked as they

stock her up,” Daisy chirped. “You know how it is

nodded in agreement. Then she mentioned, “I’ve noticed Jocelyn’s boyfriend

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

be back now. I saw her boyfriend send her back a few days ago, but he didn’t go upstairs. Rose said,

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