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.

car. As they drove off, Jocelyn noticed his grave expression. She couldn’t help

someone sick?” she finally

“Yeah.”

“Who?”

was rarely good news. For relatives, such calls were

seemed callous if she didn’t ask about

one.” Melvin kept his eyes on

Jocelyn

apartment building. Thanks, she said as she got out.

Melvin stayed in the car without a

neighbor Rose happened to

boyfriend didn’t come

explain they weren’t together anymore but feared a lengthy explanation, so she simply said. He’s got things

Chapter

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

offered an

went to

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 doomed.

semester approached, Jocelyn got busier, especially as a senior class teacher

she offered

But she rarely cooked, leaving the fridge either full of

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

hands full, Daisy called out to hold the

appreciating the help.

a while since I’ve seen you last time,” Rose remarked as they rode up. “You’ve

know how it is

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

Harrison been a frequent here? That sounded good for them. She simply smiled, “He’s back to his parents’ during the holiday. Suppose he hasn’t been back yet.”

isn’t local, 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

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