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 grave expression. She couldn’t help

sick?” she finally asked.

“Yeah.”

“Who?”

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

it seemed callous

Melvin kept his eyes on the road. His voice was

hint, Jocelyn fell

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

the car without a

Rose happened to be taking out the

boyfriend didn’t come

a lengthy explanation, so she simply said. He’s got things

Chapter

they entered the

offered an embarrassed smile.

went

her-he wasn’t joking, and his stubbornness was something she had never anticipated.

busier, especially

to do in her own house, so she offered to

her busy schedule. But she

to stock

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

Daisy said, appreciating the

remarked as they rode up. “You’ve got quite the

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

she mentioned, “I’ve noticed Jocelyn’s

for them. She simply smiled, “He’s back to his parents’ during the holiday. Suppose he hasn’t been back

is he? He should 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 plan

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