The Unwilling CEO's Love Game novel Chapter 70

"Jocelyn, school's about to start in a few days for you guys, right? Wanna come hang out at our place for a bit?" Elise asked her warmly and kindly.

Jocelyn quickly declined, "Thanks for the offer, but the school sent a notice saying we should stay in town, ready to head back to school at any moment."

"No worries, then we'll wait for next holiday." Elise didn't suspect and said with a beaming smile, "Actually, my husband wanted to come over and see Jocelyn too, but something came up at work last minute and he couldn't make it. He told me that just by looking at you, he can tell you're a sweet and sensible girl. Harrison is lucky to meet you."

Jocelyn felt a mix of embarrassment and guilt, not daring to look up.

Harrison knew Jocelyn was feeling uncomfortable, but he wasn't in a position to say anything.

"People say it takes five hundred glances in a past life to earn a simple brush past in this one. Harrison and Jocelyn must have a destiny that ties them together," Daisy chimed in cheerfully.

Both sets of parents were very pleased with the other, but the two in question couldn't muster much enthusiasm.

Jocelyn sweated through the meal and excused herself to the restroom outside.

Once outside, she didn't want to go back in. The joy in her parents' eyes was something she couldn't bear to shatter.

She regretted agreeing to Harrison yesterday and didn't know how heartbroken her parents would be once the lie was exposed.

One lie needs countless others to weave it. Once started, it's impossible to stop.

Jocelyn leaned against the wall in the corridor, in an intense mood since the night before.

She just hoped that once Harrison and his family left, the immediate crisis would be averted.

"Why are you hiding out here?" Harrison came looking for her and saw her troubled face.

Jocelyn gave him a half-hearted smile, "Just can't seem to get a word in."

Harrison stood beside her, "Am I causing you trouble?"

Jocelyn smiled faintly, looking down.

If it weren't for Melvin's threat, she wouldn't feel troubled at all.

In that moment she looked down, her earring shifted and her hair fell out of place, revealing a faint bite mark on her neck.

The light in Harrison's eyes dimmed behind his glasses, and he pushed them up, "If this situation is troubling you, I can explain. This started because of me and has nothing to do with you."

Jocelyn looked up at his sincere expression.

His sincerity made her feel almost cruel to agree with his suggestion.

"Do you think I'm fickle?" Jocelyn asked with a bitter smile.

Harrison shook his head, "This was all my presumption, you got dragged into this. If you think it's necessary, I'll clear things up. This has nothing to do with you."

If it weren't for Melvin, she felt that this wouldn't be so bad.

Ironically, it was she who had ensnared Harrison in an unjust situation.

"It's fine. Let them enjoy their meal today. After you guys leave, you can find a good time to talk to your mom, and I'll explain things to my parents too," Jocelyn didn't mind waiting another night and didn't want to upset the elders.

"Alright. Let's head back then," Harrison said, worried they might be missed.

"Okay."

They walked back to the private room together, unaware that someone nearby had captured a photo of them together.

After the meal, they left the hotel together.

Elise held Jocelyn's hand with genuine affection, while Harrison followed behind. They chatted with laughter and perfect harmony.