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.

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

Ursula. “Why do you always come

hurt, right? Besides, if you believe

Ursula’s suggestions

Register secretly?

didn’t think it’s a

then again, it seemed less sinful than getting pregnant out of wedlock.

but she also couldn’t bear the

registration now occupied Jocelyn’s thoughts.

Calvin to his check-up and then joined him for a

a month, Melvin was a constant presence at Jocelyn’s parents’ home, so much so that all the neighbors knew him as Jocelyn’s

frequent visits raised questions about when the

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

do it soon. 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 wedding. They talked

smile stiffened at the mention, but Melvin

mind,” the neighbor added with a

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have a baby next. You and your wife will be

Melvin seemed decent enough, but they knew nothing about his family background,

and timing,” Calvin reassured with a smile. “Don’t worry, you won’t miss out on our wedding

a short chat, Melvin reminded Calvin to take his medicine, and they left. The neighbors gossiped

and with a decent job. She’s got her pick of

has an expiration date. If she’s got a good man on the line,

lay in bed that night, Calvin couldn’t help but think about the neighbors’ words. Finally he asked Daisy, “Be honest, what do you think

matter,” Daisy turned to face him. “What 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

seems like he and Jocelyn are

say? That our daughter was so desperate to marry that we didn’t even require a proper meeting