The Unwilling CEO’s Love Game

Chatper 152

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 think about that mysterious phone

someone sick?” she finally asked.

“Yeah.”

“Who?”

news. For relatives,

seemed

Melvin kept his eyes on the road.

hint, Jocelyn fell

front of her apartment building. Thanks, she said as

stayed in the car without a

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

how come your boyfriend didn’t come up with

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

Chapter

a while, Rose mentioned as they entered

offered an embarrassed smile.

home, Jocelyn went

she had never anticipated. Clearly, if he didn’t let go, any future relationships she might have

got busier, especially

offered to tidy up Jocelyn’s apartment after getting

she rarely cooked, leaving

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

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

appreciating

you last time,” Rose remarked as they rode up.

stock her up,” Daisy chirped. “You know how it is with youngsters-always too busy to eat properly, resorting to takeout or instant

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

That sounded good for them. She simply smiled, “He’s back to his parents’ during the holiday. Suppose he hasn’t

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

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