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.

to his car. As they drove off, Jocelyn noticed his grave expression. She couldn’t help but think

someone sick?” she finally asked.

“Yeah.”

“Who?”

relatives, such calls were dreaded, often bringing nothing

it seemed callous if she didn’t ask about it.

his eyes on the road. His voice was even.

Jocelyn

building. Thanks, she said as

Melvin stayed in the

her neighbor Rose happened to be taking out the trash and spotted them.

boyfriend didn’t come up

together anymore but feared a lengthy explanation, so she simply said. He’s got things

Chapter

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

offered an

went to bed directly.

wasn’t joking, and his stubbornness was something she had never anticipated. Clearly, if he didn’t let go, any future relationships she might have

approached, Jocelyn got busier, especially as a senior class

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

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

building with her hands full, Daisy called out to

Daisy said, appreciating the help.

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

it is with

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

She simply smiled, “He’s

saw her boyfriend send her back a few days ago, but he didn’t go upstairs. Rose said, “Her boyfriend

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