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.

marriage registered secretly. Then keep your relationship

at Ursula. “Why do you always come

can’t just throw 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 in your life.” Ursula winked. “Happiness

Ursula’s

Register secretly?

think it’s a good idea.

sinful than getting pregnant

she went down that route, not only would it be an affront to her parents, but she also couldn’t bear the thought of bringing a child into the

secret registration now occupied

to his check-up and then joined him for a game of

was a constant presence at Jocelyn’s parents’ home, so much so that all the neighbors

visits raised questions about

smiled, “Don’t worry, we’ll

No offense, but I know a couple who had their marriage registered for years without a wedding. They talked

the mention, but Melvin

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

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a baby next. You and your wife will be playing

but he heeded his wife’s advice. Melvin seemed decent enough, but they knew nothing about his

has its process and timing,” Calvin reassured with a smile. “Don’t worry, you won’t miss out

Calvin to take his medicine, and they left. The neighbors gossiped about the future son-in-law of the Winslets, praising Melvin’s good looks,

Pretty, well-educated, and with a decent job. She’s got her pick of men.”

men’ has an expiration date. If she’s got a good man on the line, she’d better secure her status

but think about the neighbors’ words. Finally he asked Daisy, “Be honest, what do 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

seems like he and Jocelyn are really in love.”

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