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.

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

she finally asked.

“Yeah.”

“Who?”

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

to pry. But it seemed callous if she

Melvin kept his eyes on

Jocelyn fell

building. Thanks, she said as she got out.

Melvin stayed in the

closed the car door, her neighbor Rose happened

come your boyfriend didn’t come up with you?” Rose

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

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a while, Rose mentioned as they entered

an embarrassed

Jocelyn went to bed

his stubbornness was something she had never anticipated. Clearly, if he didn’t let go, any future relationships she might have

the new semester approached, Jocelyn got busier, especially as a

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

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

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

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

appreciating the help.

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

she’s gearing up for new school term, so I thought 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 instant

mentioned, “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

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

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