The Unwilling CEO's Love Game novel 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 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.

"Alright, scrap that idea. How about this: just get your marriage registered secretly. Then keep your relationship going as usual. Over time, once there's proof that your relationship is solid, they'll come around."

Jocelyn frowned at Ursula. "Why do you always come up with such... underhanded schemes?"

"Jocelyn, you're a literature teacher. You 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 is something you've got to fight for yourself."

Jocelyn still found Ursula's suggestions unreliable.

Register secretly?

She didn’t think it’s a good idea.

But then again, it seemed less sinful than getting pregnant out of wedlock.

If 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 world with ulterior motives.

The idea of secret registration now occupied Jocelyn's thoughts.

...

Melvin accompanied Calvin to his check-up and then joined him for a game of chess.

For half a month, Melvin was a constant presence at Jocelyn's parents' home, so much so that all the neighbors knew him as Jocelyn's boyfriend.

His frequent visits raised questions about when the wedding would be.

Standing beside Calvin, Melvin remained silent as Calvin simply smiled, "Don't worry, we'll let you know when it's time."

"You better do it soon. The longer you wait, the more likely it won't happen. No offense, but I know a couple who had their marriage registered for years without a wedding. They talked about tying the knot last holiday, but guess what? They split in the end!"