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.

Jocelyn noticed his grave expression. She

sick?” she finally

“Yeah.”

“Who?”

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

seemed callous if

Melvin kept his eyes on

hint, Jocelyn fell silent.

of her apartment building. Thanks, she said as she

stayed in the

the car door, her neighbor Rose happened to be taking out the

come your boyfriend didn’t come

a lengthy explanation, so she simply said.

Chapter

mentioned as they entered the elevator. “I thought you two might have

offered an embarrassed

went to bed directly.

nagged at 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

Jocelyn got busier, especially as a senior class teacher with mounting pressures.

nothing better to do in her own house, so she offered to tidy up Jocelyn’s apartment after getting Jocelyn’s permission

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

to stock the fridge, ensuring Jocelyn always

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

appreciating

been a while since I’ve seen you last time,” Rose remarked as they rode

it is with youngsters-always too busy to eat properly, resorting to takeout or instant noodles.

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

perked up at this. Had Harrison been a frequent here? That sounded good for them. She simply smiled, “He’s back

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

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