Chapter 14


    like to let things take their natural course. Just like when we got together, it was effortless, no need to


    force anything? Melvin consoled her rarely, “Don’t you think our rtionship is just night as it is?”


    She also got his point essentially, he didn’t want to go public with their rtionship.


    The title of boyfriend and girlfriend only existed when they were together To the outside world, they


    were still distant


    Jocelyn faked an indifferent smile. “Yeah, it’s fine Sneaking around together If we split, it won’t be


    gossip fodder.” The elevator doors opened, and Jocelyn stepped inside.


    Melvin followed and closed the door behind them, wrapping his arms around her from behind, “Tve


    never thought about breaking up with you.”


    Likewise, he hadn’t thought about marrying her either.


    Jocelyn knew it


    She gently removed his hands and said indifferently, I’m going to take a shower.”


    Melvin let her go, seeing the disappointment in her eyes.


    At this moment, he was also somewhat irritable


    Her recent desire for a proper status was bing more evident, and that wasn’t what he wanted.


    That night, theyy in bed, distinctly separated.


    Jocelyn slept hazily, feeling a weight on her and hands roaming over her body, warmth spreading down


    from beside her


    ear


    She couldn’t help but moan softly, which encouraged her stealthy partner to be more assertive.


    His dominance was tempered with tenderness in his love making, always effortlessly conquering her..


    Three years had taught him well how to please them both.


    The saying goes, lovers quarrel at the head of the bed and make up at the foot of it.


    By the time Jocelyn was panting on top of Melvin, she knew she had let her guard down.


    Melvin was puffing on a post-coital cigarette, feeling refreshed


    Jocelyn felt a twinge of regret, rested up and without a word, got up from him. Melvin silently watched


    her, his eyes following her every move.


    Jocelyn spent a good half hour in the bathroom beforeing out, still feeling annoyed.


    She didn’t expect him to cater to her mood, and she didn’t bother with him either.


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    Today, Willow was visiting the school, and there was preparation to check, after all, she was a national


    idol, a goddess, the center of attention wherever she went. The school might even get some buzz


    because of her.


    So, while maintaining the school’s authenticity, it was also essential to make sure everything was


    media-proof and free. of ws thatizens could criticize.


    Jocelyn wore an ankle-length white dress with a ck zer, simple and elegant.


    Being naturally striking, she was always cautious with her makeup, hair, and clothing, never wearing


    makeup or brightly colored clothes.


    Yet even so, her bare face was considered the most beautiful in the whole school.


    Melvin stood behind her, reaching out to drape a ne around her neck.


    The cool sensation made her shiver slightly as he put it on her without asking.


    “A gift from my business trip.” Melvin wrapped his arms around her, admiring the woman in the mirror,


    “You look beautiful”


    Jocelyn pursed her lips stubbornly, reaching to take it off.


    ‘Still mad?” Melvin grabbed her hand, turning her around to face him. Seeing the defiance in her eyes,


    he was surprisingly patient, “How about I pick you up for lunch at school?”


    Jocelyn’s brows furrowed, “You’re going to pick me up?”


    “Yeah.”


    “Aren’t you afraid of misunderstandings?”


    “What others think is beyond our control.” Melvin held her waist, his voice deep and slightly appeasing,


    “What do you feel like eating?”


    Jocelyn was weak


    He was the one backing down first, still coaxing her, and most importantly, he said he woulde to


    pick her up at


    school


    That meant he wasn’t afraid of people thinking he was her boyfriend


    Quiet fireworks burst in Jocelyn’s heart.


    Everyone could tell Jocelyn was in a good mood.


    Urs sidled up to her, eyeing the ne gleaming on her neck, “Finally seeing you wear some


    bling. Wait a sec, that ne looks familiar Oh, right, I remember Willow posted a picture of it on


    Twitter, saying she loved it but couldn’t have it because the designer wanted to keep it. How did it end


    up with you?”


    Jocelyn touched the ne, “No way.”


    It was amon design, nothing special about it.


    “I’m not mistaken. Urs even pulled up Willow’s tweet.


    There was a photo, indeed, of the ne she was wearing.


    “Look. Urs said, “No mistake, right? How did you manage to snag something that’s not for sale?


    Jocelyn was a bit stunned. She thought Melvin just bought it randomly to cheer her up, and never


    imagined it was something not easily obtained


    Boyfriend’s gift, right? Urs was all gossip, “With your looks, it’d be a crime not to have one. When


    can we meet him?” Jocelyn stopped thinking about the ne.


    Thinking of Melvining at noon, her heart’s little fireworks went “bang bang.


    “You’ll meet him. Jocelyn smiled sweetly.


    At ten in the morning, Willow arrived.


    The whole school weed her warmly, even ying games together on the sports field.


    Up close, the students found Willow even more idol-worthy.


    Jocelyn stood afar, watching Willow’s innocent, sweet, and approachable demeanor, and couldn’t help


    but admire the true national goddess for her beauty.


    As a wornan, she truly appreciated outstanding members of her gender.


    After games and songs, time flew by


    having met their idol, contentedly returned to their ssrooms to carry on with their day.


    Willow sat down with the school authorities for a bit longer before the event concluded.


    As Jocelyn was chatting with some colleagues in the corridor, she saw Willowing out of the


    meeting room.


    Their eyes met, and Willow was the first to smile and nod. Jocelyn and the others naturally responded


    in kind.


    “Jocelyn, can you walk Willow out?” the principal asked.


    Jocelyn naturally couldn’t refuse.


    Walking with Willow from the office building to the sports field, the atmosphere was quite nice until


    Willow suddenly stopped and looked at the ne around Jocelyn’s neck, “Jocelyn, may I ask who


    gave you that ne?”


    Jocelyn was taken aback, feeling the question was a bit abrupt


    Still, she replied politely. “My boyfriend.”


    Willow looked taken aback, then forced a smile that wasn’t as genuine as before, her tone a notch


    cooler, “Oh really? Your boyfriend’s generous, isn’t he?


    Jocelyn could tell there was a hint of something more behind her words, but she just smiled in


    response.


    “I actually really love this ne too, but the designer wouldn’t sell it. I even got a friend to see if


    there was any way to snag it, but no luck. There was an unmistakable hint of disappointment in


    Willow’s eyes.


    Jocelyn had no words offort.


    Willow, however, showed a sweet smile. “Never mind. I need to think of a good gift. Next time I see


    him, I’ll have him buy it