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.

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

someone sick?” she finally asked.

“Yeah.”

“Who?”

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

pry. But it seemed callous if

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

hint, Jocelyn

building. Thanks, she said as

in the car without a word

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

come your boyfriend didn’t come up with you?” Rose asked.

a lengthy explanation, so she simply said. He’s got things to do.”

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

an embarrassed

Jocelyn went to

wasn’t joking, and his stubbornness was something she had never anticipated. Clearly, if he didn’t let

especially as a senior

do in her own house, so she offered to tidy up

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

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

the building with her hands full, Daisy called out to hold the elevator.

Daisy said, appreciating the help.

a while since I’ve 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

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

That sounded good for them. She

back now. I saw her boyfriend send her back a few days ago, but he didn’t go upstairs. Rose

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