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.

serious? Melvin’s voice was raspy

her clothes that he had tugged open, saying flatly. This is going nowhere in

You want to completely end

firm as her

he

more than physical, no

out, slamming the door with a bang that could shake the heavens.

wiped her face, and steeled her heart for a clean

teacher let slip that a student might be transfering to

are in their rebellious phase, and Jocelynis class was the toughest in the school She natt

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before she was handed this challenge, and it had brought her

because she was so genuine and could crack jokes and get personal with each student, becoming

listen to her.

another one shoved into her class, it looked

had a sip of water, the principal’s call came through to

uncle dealt with the paperwork, and he seemed like

frowned and made her way to the principal’s

“Come in.”

stepped in, “Principal, you wanted to

Martinez.” The principal said cheerfully, his face radiating kindness.

followed his gesture and saw Melvin sitting there, arrogant and

him was unexpected, but she kept her composure.

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

sat next to him, with the same defiant look in his eyes.

Martinez’s nephew, Preston Turner.” The principal said, “Preston has been studying abroad until now, but starting this

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

with

headache was

Preston’s guardian here in the country, so if there’s anything concerning him, you can contact me directly.” Melvin’s tone was

stranger too, responding

“Let’s exchange contact information then. That way, you can

heard Melvin say, “Jocelyn shouldn’t have deleted my number.”

aggressive and carried ill

at Jocelyn

Jocelyn a couple

former was curious about Jocelyn’s acquaintance with

uncle’s phone number would be given to

of the principal’s

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