Chapter 4

Jocelyn was annoyed with herself for her lack of resolve, and annoyed at him for knowing her too well.

He was so sure she was head over heels for him that he thought she just couldn’t say no to him.-

Not wanting to let him have her wrapped around his finger, she turned her head away and blurted out, “I have al boyfriend.”

Melvin snorted, ‘The real estate quy?”

“That’s his profession. Don’t look down on it ”

“I’ve never looked down on any profession. It’s him as a person that I don’t respect..”

Melvin pulled out his phone and played an audio clip.

“Mr. Martinez, if you hand over those properties and let me dealing with them, I’ll break up with Jocelyn.”

“But you’re supposed to be getting married, right?”

That was arranged by our parents; I had no choice.”

You don’t like her?

“I’m still young, so I’ve got to prioritize my career. Plus, weddings cost a fortune, right? Besides, I can tell you two are a better fit, so consider this an early blessing.

Melvin put down the phone, “Boyfriend? He sure doesn’t treat you like one.”

Jocelyn was steaming inside but had nowhere to vent. She couldn’t blame Declan for making that choice; if she saw him getting cozy with another girl, she’d opt for a breakup too.

Grown-ups know how to take advantage of the relationships they can.

And Declan using the breakup to negotiate with Melvin was just him betting that Melvin was still into her.

“Your marriage dreams just crashed and burned before they even took off.” Melvin wrapped his arms around her waist and nibbled on her earlobe, “Isn’t it better to just live in the moment?”

His breathing got heavy, his hand wandering under her clothes, lips finding her collarbone.

Jocelyn’s mind was crystal clear, she tilted her neck back, “I’m not playing this game with you anymore.

The kisses on her chest paused.

Melvin looked up, her eyes were like a stagnant pool, devoid of any desire.

Melvin’s voice

had tugged open, saying flatly. This

want to completely end things with me?”

as

that he just wasn’t tired

than physical, no strings attached.

slamming the door with a

heart for a clean break,

the office, the teacher let slip that a student might be transfering

class was

Chapter

handed this challenge, and it had brought

was so genuine and could crack jokes and get personal with each student, becoming friends with them,

listen to her.

it looked like

sip of water, the

His uncle dealt with the paperwork, and he seemed like a tough cookie. Even the principal was bowing

her way to the principal’s office, knocking on

“Come in.”

you

The principal said cheerfully, his face radiating

and saw Melvin sitting there, arrogant and aloof.

unexpected, but she kept her

hadn’t seen him since he left her place about half

next to him, with the same defiant look in

principal said, “Preston has been studying abroad until now, but starting this sermester, he’ll

had no say in this matter, the kid was already here, and this was

more to do with Melvin, but with the kid

was forming.

so if there’s anything concerning him, you can contact me directly.” Melvin’s

him like a stranger too, responding with a simple

the situation, the principal quickly said, “Let’s exchange contact information then. That way, you can get in touch right away

she heard Melvin say, “Jocelyn

gaze was aggressive and carried ill

principal looked at

gave Jocelyn a couple

former was curious about

surprised that his uncle’s phone number would be

Preston out of the principal’s office, her mood sour..

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