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 help but think about that mysterious

she

“Yeah.”

“Who?”

was rarely good news. For relatives, such calls

But it seemed callous if she didn’t

Melvin kept his eyes on the road. His voice was even.

hint, Jocelyn fell silent.

apartment building. Thanks,

in the car without a

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

your boyfriend didn’t come up

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

Chapter

him around for a while, Rose mentioned as they entered the elevator. “I thought

offered an

went

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

got busier, especially as a

house, so she offered

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

homemade toast to stock the fridge, ensuring Jocelyn always had something

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

said, appreciating

remarked as they rode up. “You’ve got quite the grocery haul for Jocelyn

know how it is with youngsters-always too busy to eat properly, resorting to takeout

mentioned, “I’ve noticed

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.”

local, is 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

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