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.

sick?” she finally

“Yeah.”

“Who?”

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

want to pry. But it seemed callous if she didn’t

Melvin kept his eyes on

Jocelyn fell silent.

stopped in front of her apartment building. Thanks,

Melvin stayed in the car

Rose happened to be

your boyfriend didn’t come up with you?”

feared a lengthy explanation, so

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a while, Rose mentioned as they entered the elevator. “I thought you two

an

went

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

approached, Jocelyn got busier, especially as a

do in her own house, so she offered to tidy up Jocelyn’s apartment after getting

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

toast to stock the fridge, ensuring Jocelyn always had something

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

said, appreciating the help.

last time,” Rose remarked as they rode up. “You’ve got quite the grocery haul for Jocelyn there.

her up,” Daisy chirped. “You know how it is with youngsters-always too busy to

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

perked 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.

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

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