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.

off, Jocelyn noticed his grave expression. She couldn’t help but think about that mysterious phone call.

she finally asked.

“Yeah.”

“Who?”

good news. For relatives,

seemed callous

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

Jocelyn fell

apartment building. Thanks, she said as she

in the car without a

Rose happened to be taking out the trash

come up with you?” Rose asked.

explain they weren’t together anymore but feared a lengthy explanation, so she simply said. He’s got

Chapter

Rose mentioned as they

an embarrassed smile.

went

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

semester approached, Jocelyn got busier, especially as a senior

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

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

some homemade toast to stock the

building with her hands full, Daisy called out

appreciating the help.

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

it is with youngsters-always too busy to eat properly, resorting to takeout or instant noodles. But none of these is nutritious”

noticed Jocelyn’s boyfriend hasn’t been around

them. She simply smiled, “He’s back to his parents’ during

isn’t 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 really handsome and rich. I see they’ve been

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