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

sick?” she finally

“Yeah.”

“Who?”

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

But it seemed

his eyes on

Jocelyn fell

her apartment building. Thanks,

in the

Rose happened

boyfriend didn’t come

wanted to explain they weren’t together anymore but feared a lengthy

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haven’t seen him around for a while, Rose mentioned as they entered the elevator. “I thought

offered an embarrassed

home, Jocelyn went

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

got busier, especially as a senior

to do in her own house, so she offered to

her place clean usually, despite her busy schedule. But she rarely cooked, leaving the fridge either full of

to stock the fridge, ensuring Jocelyn always

full, Daisy called out to

Daisy said, appreciating the help.

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

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

“I’ve noticed Jocelyn’s

this. Had 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

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.

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