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.

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

she finally

“Yeah.”

“Who?”

rarely good news. For relatives, such

pry. But it seemed callous if

one.” Melvin kept his eyes on the road. His voice

Jocelyn

building. Thanks, she said as she got

Melvin stayed in the

neighbor Rose happened to be taking out

come up with

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

Chapter

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

an

home, Jocelyn went to bed directly.

words 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

new semester approached, Jocelyn got busier, especially as a

offered to tidy up Jocelyn’s apartment after getting Jocelyn’s permission and the

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

prepare some homemade toast to stock the fridge, ensuring Jocelyn

full, Daisy called out to

appreciating the

you last time,” Rose remarked as they rode up. “You’ve

Daisy chirped. “You know how it is with youngsters-always too busy to eat properly, resorting to takeout or instant noodles. But

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

a frequent here? That sounded good for them. She simply smiled, “He’s back to his parents’ during the holiday. Suppose he

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

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