The Unwilling CEO's Love Game novel Chapter 126

Melvin was head over heels for Jocelyn, the kind of longing that haunted every waking moment and infiltrated dreams.

For over three years, he had grown accustomed to her company.

The mere thought of her being intimate with another man set his heart ablaze. As if gasoline was poured over dry kindling, his jealousy flared up the more he tried to quell it.

His sister once said it was because Jocelyn had become a part of him, intertwined with his very being. Her leaving for another was like forcibly ripping a bone from his body, a wound that could never heal.

Deep down, Melvin knew he couldn't bear to see her in the arms of another man.

At that moment, Jocelyn didn't know if she was more angry or hurt. She shoved Melvin away violently, spitting on the ground and wiping her lips vigorously.

She glared at him with fury and pain. "Are you insane? Can't you just stop messing with my life? I'm done playing these games with you, done!"

Ursula, who had been watching from a distance, was startled by Jocelyn's heart-wrenching scream.

Tears threatened to fall from Jocelyn's eyes as she jabbed a finger at Melvin and accused, "What’s the problem with you? It's not like I didn't give you a chance. I asked if you wanted to marry me, if you wanted to settle down, and you said no! If you don't want to marry me, why can't you let someone else have me? Why are you so selfish? If you can't offer me a future, why disrupt my life?"

Jocelyn couldn't hold back the tears any longer. They flowed like a torrential rain as she slowly bent over, crouching down and crying into her hands.

Ursula was concerned and was about to approach when she saw Melvin crouch beside Jocelyn and gently enfold her in his arms.

From her vantage point, Ursula could feel the love between them. She never understood why Jocelyn broke up with Melvin. It was clear they were both still in love. Such a breakup was not only torturous for them but also deeply unfair to the new people in their lives.

"Stop crying," Melvin murmured, holding Jocelyn close and patting her back. His voice was hoarse, and his eyes revealed his inner turmoil. Her sobs seemed to push him toward a significant decision. "If you really want to get married, I..."

"Harrison!" Ursula's urgent call snapped Melvin out of the moment, just as Harrison approached with a thunderous scowl.

Melvin had barely stood up when Harrison's fist hit his face.

The punch landed solidly, filling Melvin's mouth with the taste of blood. He touched his lip, his fingers coming away red.

Ursula quickly pulled Jocelyn aside to safety.

Through her tears, Jocelyn didn't immediately realize that it was Harrison who had arrived, thinking it might be a colleague of hers.

But as she saw Harrison and Melvin exchanging blows, her mind cleared. Rushing over, she pleaded, "Stop, both of you!"

Harrison, driven by a fury long repressed, was not about to ease up after being provoked.

He was intent on teaching Melvin a lesson, showing that his patience had limits.

As Harrison's fists pummeled Melvin, pinning him against a wall, Melvin seemed to deflate, offering no resistance like a beaten man.

Jocelyn was in a hurry as she rushed over to Harrison and pulled him down, "Stop!"

Harrison stared at the man leaning against the wall, whose eyes and mouth were bruised because of his fists. He pointed at Melvin, "I've been putting up with you for a long time. She's my girlfriend now, don't blame me if you harass her again."

Melvin wiped the corners of his mouth; the backs of his hands were covered in blood. He panted heavily and suddenly smiled.

Harrison's brow furrowed at his reaction. He really was insane!

Suddenly, Melvin called out to Jocelyn, "Jocelyn, I'm in pain...," just after the words left his mouth, his whole body collapsed softly on the ground.

Jocelyn was so scared that her face turned pale immediately. She let go of Harrison and half knelt on the ground to pat Melvin's shoulder, "Melvin, wake up! Melvin, don't scare me."

Jocelyn's worried and anxious tone made Ursula frown as she listened.

Ursula glanced over at Harrison, who was clenching his fists, his eyes under his lenses harboring loss.

Harrison clenched his reddened fists, quickly adjusting the emotions he had just felt in his anger. Once he had calmed down, he walked over and tried to pull Jocelyn to her feet, "Don't worry, he's fine."