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.

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

she finally

“Yeah.”

“Who?”

call at night was rarely good news. For relatives, such calls were dreaded,

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

one.” Melvin kept his eyes on the road.

Jocelyn fell

apartment building. Thanks, she

the car

the car door, her neighbor Rose happened to be taking out the trash

come your boyfriend didn’t come

anymore but feared a lengthy explanation, so she simply

Chapter

him around for a while, Rose mentioned as they entered

offered an embarrassed

went to bed

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

semester approached, Jocelyn got busier, especially as a senior

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

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

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

full, Daisy called out to hold the

Daisy said, appreciating

since I’ve seen you last time,” Rose remarked as

help stock 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 of these is

she mentioned, “I’ve noticed Jocelyn’s boyfriend hasn’t

sounded good for them. She simply smiled, “He’s back to his parents’ during the holiday. Suppose

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 together for so many years. When do they plan the

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