Chapter 158

Today was a day Melvin could hardly wipe the proud grin off his face.

He drove to an exclusive club that he frequently visited. Upon arrival, he chivalrously opened the car door for Jocelyn. He reached out his hand to her as she hesitated slightly, peering at him with uncertainty.

“What’s wrong?” Melvin grasped her wrist firmly. “Let’s go.”

“Why do you bring me here?”

“To meet someone.” he replied, shutting the car door and tightening his grip on her hand.

He used to avoid holding her hand, as if he wanted to distance himself from any association with her and was afraid of being seen together.

Jocelyn started at his hand. She sensed a subtle change in their interaction. Even though it was a minor shift, it stirred something quite different within her.

Melvin held her hand firmly all the time as they got in. The staff greeted him as they passed, and he responded with a particularly cheerful demeanor.

Door opened, and they were greeted by dazzling lights.

Jocelyn was taken aback by the sight of the man sitting inside. She even thought of pulling away from Melvin.

“Why pull away?” Melvin interlaced their fingers assertively and guided her to sit opposite Harrison. His possessiveness was evident as he pulled Jocelyn down beside him.

Harrison noticed their intertwined hands. A hint of sorrow flashed behind his glasses, but he quickly smiled and said, “Seems like we don’t have to pretend anymore.”

Jocelyn frowned and was puzzled as to why Melvin had arranged to meet with Harrison.

“I called Mr. Whitman first thing this morning.” Melvin announced. “He’s fully supportive of us getting back together.”

So, was that who Melvin was calling in the morning?

Jocelyn looked at Harrison. Even though they had broken up, she still felt a twinge of guilt.

“Of course, I support it. If two people still have each other in their hearts, then being together is the best outcome.” Harrison remarked with a smile.

“What a true scholar you are, always so insightful.” Melvin poured Harrison a drink. “We must treat Mr. Whitman to a meal today to express my gratitude.”

“Sounds good” Harrison accepted with grace.

It was then that Jocelyn realized she didn’t possess the open-mindedness of these two men.

Melvin stepped out to take a call, Jocelyn and Harrison were left alone in this private

Jocelyn

apologize?” Harrison

just feel the need to say sorry to you.” Jocelyn was at a loss herself. What was initially a matter between her and Melvin now seemed to have

sorry for? Harrison spoke with nonchalance. In fact, I’m happy for you.

said… he

from his body, a departure so permanent it seemed it could

return..

cards, waiting to blast Melvin and turn the game

Isn’t that a good thing? Your wish is

still feel

won’t keep his promise?

coerced him into it, not

Chapter 158

slightly and comforted her, “How can you think that way? If a man makes a promise, he’ll surely keep it. Don’t overthink it. He brought you to meet me today, and It showed he’s taken action. Besides, even an outsider like me can feel how much he can’t let you go. If a man doesn’t

in the heat of the moment, but it must have been heartfelt. After all, it’s a big deal, as significant as life or death” Harrison continued to reassure her. “He’s also a

once lost, as if she had the world in her grasp. once more. Yet, she feared it was all an illusion, a fleeting happiness that might

walked in and sensed the subtle atmosphere. He wasn’t concerned about what

eat.” Melvin said. “And later, call your parents. I’ll join you for

stared at him in disbelief.

slightly. “What’s the matter?

hard, her heart pounding.

own heart ached with each beat.

man can indeed be

this couldn’t give Jocelyn a sense of security,

looked at Jocelyn was enough to unsettle

man. Though domineering and with a seemingly bad temper,

him could never sit calmly in front of a couple, of his beloved and her man, and watch their overt and covert displays of

for

his car. She waited for him to bring up the past and confront their ruse with Harrison. But he remained silent on

time; let’s hit the mall and

going to meet my parents?” Jocelyn was still struggling with the

furrowed his brow. “Don’t you want to?”

meet them?”

didn’t see it that way. “Isn’t it standard to

was stuttering today, glitching at every

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