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.

his car. As they drove off, Jocelyn noticed his grave expression.

someone sick?” she finally

“Yeah.”

“Who?”

news. For relatives, such calls were dreaded, often bringing nothing but bad

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

Melvin kept his eyes on the road.

hint, Jocelyn fell silent.

stopped in front of her apartment building. Thanks, she said as

in the car without a word

car door, her neighbor Rose happened to be taking out

come your boyfriend didn’t come up with you?” Rose

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

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him around for a while, Rose mentioned as they entered the elevator. “I thought

offered an embarrassed

went

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

semester approached, Jocelyn got busier, especially as a

offered to tidy up

place clean usually, despite her busy schedule. But she rarely cooked,

some homemade toast to

full, Daisy called out to hold the elevator. It

said, appreciating

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

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

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

this. Had Harrison been a frequent here? That sounded good for them. She simply smiled, “He’s back to his parents’ during the holiday.

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

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