The Unwilling CEO’s Love Game

Chapter 178

Jocelyn was fiddling with the ring on her finger, Her mind was a whirl of troubled thoughts.

“What’s up? You’ve been looking like you’ve got the world on your shoulders lately” Ursula leaned against the office desk, her gaze fixed on her friend. “Isn’t that an engagement ring? And doesn’t your guy pick you up and drop you off every day? What could possibly be making you this unhappy?”

Jocelyn leaned back in her chair, a sigh escaping from her lips. “He went to talk to my parents about marrying me a few days ago, but my mom didn’t agree.”

Ursula’s eyebrows drew together in a frown. “Why wouldn’t she agree?”

“It’s all happening too fast. Plus, they haven’t met his family.” Jocelyn twisted the ring around her finger, her expression tinged with sadness. “I know what my parents are worrying about, but it’s like… he’s finally ready to marry me, but now it’s my parents’ turn to throw a wrench in the works. It’s just…”

She shook her head in disappointment.

Ursula pondered for a moment before speaking, “You know, Calvin and Daisy do have a point. In the old days, families would have to check the horoscopes before tying the knot. Now that you’re talking marriage, it’s pretty reasonable for both sides’ parents to sit down and have a serious meeting. Anyhow, it’s a sign of good faith from the groom’s side.”

“He lost his mom long ago. And his dad-well, he never talks about him,” Jocelyn confessed, her frustration evident. “Now we’re stuck at this impasse, and I just don’t know what to do.”

“If he really wants to marry you, he’ll find a way to win over Calvin and Daisy,” Ursula said with a mischievous glint in her eye. “Actually, I’ve got a couple of ideas that could solve your problem.”

Jocelyn’s curiosity was piqued. “What are they?”

“First, you could get pregnant before the wedding.”

“That’s out of the question!” Jocelyn dismissed the idea without a second thought.

Ursula frowned. “What’s so wrong with

h it? You’ve been in love for years. It’s perfectly normal to have a child.”

“Surely these days, it’s not a big deal to have a kid out of wedlock, but it can’t be taken as a calculated move to pressure your parents.” Jocelyn had never considered using such a tactic.

just get your marriage registered secretly. Then keep your relationship going as usual. Over time, once there’s proof that

always come up with such… underhanded schemes?”

around words. This isn’t underhanded. It’s a way to prove your future happiness.” Ursula spoke with conviction. “To become the wife of the man you love, a little cunning can’t hurt, right? Besides, if you believe that getting married will truly make you happy and give your parents peace of mind, then it’ll be a shining moment

still found Ursula’s suggestions

Register secretly?

think it’s

then again, it seemed less sinful

affront to her parents, but she also couldn’t bear the thought

registration now

accompanied Calvin to his check-up and then

half a month, Melvin was a constant presence at Jocelyn’s parents’ home, so much so

raised questions about when the wedding would be.

silent as Calvin simply smiled, “Don’t worry, we’ll let you

The longer you wait, the more likely it won’t happen. No offense, but I know a couple who had their marriage registered for years without a

mention, but Melvin seemed

both have peace of mind,” the neighbor added with a

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a baby next. You and your wife will be playing with your

advice. Melvin seemed decent enough, but they

timing,” Calvin reassured

to take his medicine, and they left. The neighbors gossiped about the future son-in-law of

herself. Pretty, well-educated, and with a decent job. She’s

of men’ has an expiration date. If she’s got a good

Calvin couldn’t help but think about the neighbors’ words. Finally he

are you getting at? You want Jocelyn to get hitched to him that quickly? I’ll tell you now, that’s not happening. We haven’t met his family. And without a clear understanding of his background, I won’t

like he and Jocelyn are really in

That our daughter was so desperate to marry that we didn’t even require a proper meeting between the parents? That’ll do no good