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.

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

someone sick?” she

“Yeah.”

“Who?”

For relatives, such calls were dreaded, often bringing nothing but bad

want to pry. But it seemed callous if she didn’t ask

Melvin kept his eyes on the road. His voice

the hint, Jocelyn

car stopped in front of her apartment building. Thanks, she said

the car without a

happened to be taking out the trash and

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

but feared a lengthy explanation,

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as they entered the elevator. “I thought you two might have broken up.”

offered an embarrassed

went to bed directly.

had never anticipated. Clearly, if he didn’t let go, any future relationships she might

new semester approached, Jocelyn got busier, especially as a senior class teacher

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

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

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

building with her hands full, Daisy called out to

appreciating the help.

since I’ve seen you last time,” Rose remarked as they rode up. “You’ve got quite the grocery haul for

her up,” Daisy chirped. “You know how it is with youngsters-always too busy to eat properly, resorting to takeout or instant noodles. But none

“I’ve noticed Jocelyn’s boyfriend hasn’t

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 been back yet.”

he? He should be 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

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