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.

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

someone sick?” she finally asked.

“Yeah.”

“Who?”

doctor’s call at night was rarely good news. For relatives, such calls were

But it seemed callous if she didn’t ask about

one.” Melvin kept his eyes on

the hint, Jocelyn fell silent.

of her apartment building. Thanks, she said

the car without

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

didn’t come up with you?” Rose

wanted to explain they weren’t together anymore but feared a lengthy explanation, so she

Chapter

Rose mentioned as they entered the

an embarrassed smile.

Jocelyn went to bed

anticipated. Clearly, if he didn’t let go, any future relationships she might have were doomed.

semester approached, Jocelyn got busier, especially as a senior

better to do in her own house, so she offered

she rarely cooked, leaving the fridge either full of

decided to 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 elevator. It was Rose

said, appreciating

time,” Rose remarked as they

for new school term, so I thought I’d 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.

“I’ve noticed Jocelyn’s boyfriend hasn’t

for them. She

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

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