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

someone sick?” she finally

“Yeah.”

“Who?”

rarely good news. For relatives, such calls

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

his eyes on the road. His voice

hint, Jocelyn fell

car stopped in front of her apartment building. Thanks, she said as she

in the car without a word

Rose happened to

your boyfriend didn’t come up

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

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

an embarrassed smile.

Jocelyn went

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

especially as a senior class teacher with mounting pressures.

her own house, so she offered to tidy up

her busy schedule. But she rarely cooked, leaving the fridge

groceries and prepare some homemade toast to

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

appreciating

since I’ve seen you last time,” Rose remarked as they rode up. “You’ve got

her up,” Daisy chirped. “You know how it is

nodded in agreement. Then she mentioned, “I’ve noticed

She simply

days ago, but he didn’t go upstairs. Rose said, “Her boyfriend is really handsome and rich. I see they’ve been together

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