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 but think about that mysterious phone call.

someone sick?” she

“Yeah.”

“Who?”

night was rarely good news. For relatives, such

it seemed callous if she didn’t

his eyes on the road. His

hint, Jocelyn fell

car stopped in front of her apartment building.

Melvin stayed in the

Jocelyn closed the car door, her neighbor Rose happened to be taking

boyfriend didn’t come up with you?” Rose asked.

together anymore but feared a lengthy explanation, so she simply

Chapter

Rose mentioned as they entered

offered an embarrassed

home, Jocelyn went to bed

something she had never anticipated. Clearly, if

got busier, especially as a senior class

own house, so she offered to tidy up Jocelyn’s apartment after getting Jocelyn’s permission and the

schedule. But she rarely cooked, leaving the fridge either full of spoiled goods or empty.

some homemade toast to stock

with her hands full, Daisy called out to hold the

said, appreciating the

I’ve seen you last time,” Rose remarked as they rode up.

help stock her up,” Daisy chirped. “You know how it is with youngsters-always

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

perked up at 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

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

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