The Unwilling CEO’s Love Game

Chapter 154

She lingered at the foot of the apartment building and sat on a bench rather than immediately ascending the

stairs.

Pulling out her cell, she scrolled through Twitter and a tweet from the village assistant, Uriah caught her eye It was good news: their village was getting a road upgrade. The construction team had already scoped out the area and charted out the new route with the goal of having driveways accessible within six months.

The town’s development plan also had an Intriguing proposal – planting apple trees.

Every fall, they’d harvest the apples and arrange for buyers to come directly to purchase the fruits, so that the locals wouldn’t have to sell by themselves.

More importantly, a company proposed to build a processing plant nearby. It promised to provide jobs for many in the area.

Though it was just a plan, it represented a beacon of hope for everyone.

At that moment, Jocelyn felt a surge of respect for Melvin, the man making it happen.

Regardless of his reasons or motivations, his actions spoke volumes, and she couldn’t help but give a thumbs-up to his post before heading upstairs.

The day before the school year kicked off, Harrison invited Jocelyn to dinner.

He had been back in Yanova City for a while but had been too swamped to meet up until now.

After picking her up, he suggested, “How about we invite your parents along?”

Checking the time, Jocelyn replied, “They’ve probably had dinner by now.””

“Just ask.”

“Alright.”

called her mom, Daisy, who confirmed they’d already eaten and, knowing Harrison was the one who’d invited Jocelyn out,

liked Harrison, so much that they wished he’d marry her

for some alone time, huh?” Harrison joked, unsurprised.

sighed with a mix of frustration and amusement. “They really like

definitely be part of your family by

being the son-in-law who moves

mind.” Harrison said carelessly. “My parents are anxious too. They’d probably

Jocelyn mused. “Seems like there are plenty of folks not rushing to marry. It’s as if staying single is some kind

understood, “But honestly, I do like the idea of having a family. A wife, a kid, a cozy little trio it all sounds pretty

—

imagined he’d be a terrific husband and father. His future wife

talk about it

creating that happiness with me.” Harrison lamented with a hint

knew what he meant but simply responded,

offered a wistful

table. It was a rare occasion – their first

ordered, Willow and Ulla were guided to a nearby table. Jocelyn’s mood

sweet

their friendship became clear their

guilt, greeted Jocelyn with

Harrison. “You two should consider a sequel. I bet lots would

showing her the door. Willow, usually unaccustomed to such rebuffs, was irked but kept

chest tighten

be

boyfriend?” Harrison shot back sharply. “Or wait, he’s not really your boyfriend, is he? You like to claim status, but

Willow’s composure slipped and

her as his girlfriend. Willow sometimes claimed the title when out and about, and unless Melvin was present, she rarely

Melvin is none of your business, and not being his girlfriend doesn’t change a thing. He chose to be with me, in the end.” Willow retorted, refusing to concede. “Jocelyn, since you’ve found someone new, please keep your distance