The Unwilling CEO's Love Game novel Chapter 266

Everyone in their circle knew the truth—that Zachary and Yasmine's split was just a bump in the road of their love story. After all, their bond was too strong to be easily severed, and the presence of their little boy, Preston, only tied them closer together.

It was a known secret that Zachary hadn't been hit by Melvin. He just needed some space and checked himself into a hotel.

"When will Yasmine forgive him?" Jocelyn couldn't help but worry for Zachary.

Melvin shrugged it off, "She'll come around when she's ready."

Jocelyn rolled her eyes, her words falling on deaf ears.

"Are we really going?" Melvin's mood was as gloomy as the overcast sky.

"They called to invite us, and we said yes. Can we really bail now?" Jocelyn was already dressed, pushing him to get ready. "Hurry up."

"I don't want to see him," Melvin grumbled, clearly not thrilled.

Jocelyn nudged him towards the closet. "Come on, man, they tied the knot before us. Can't you be a bit more gracious? Or what, you feeling insecure in front of him?"

At that, Melvin spun around, wrapped his arms around her waist, looking into her eyes with a smirk, "Insecure? Me? Tell me, darling, in what universe am I less than him?"

"I don't think you are. But it's you who doesn't want to go," Jocelyn said, prodding his chest playfully. "So, what exactly are you insecure about?"

"I just don't want to see him." The mere thought of Harrison, the man who had nearly married Jocelyn, made Melvin's blood boil. What if he still harbored feelings for her?

Jocelyn held his face gently, "Mr. Martinez, remember, you're my lawfully wedded husband now. Protected by law. Show some confidence, will you?"

She let her fingers dance across his cheek as he watched her intently. "Be honest with me—did you ever have feelings for him?"

Her eyes narrowed, "You sure you want to ask that?"

"So the answer is yes?" Mel frowned.

"Someone didn't appreciate what he had when he had me. Then someone else did, and I surely knew how to choose," Jocelyn raised an eyebrow. Asking such a question was like looking for trouble.

And she was more than willing to tease him.

Mel took a deep breath, his arms tightening around her. "So you fancied him that much?"

"He's handsome, a perfect gentleman, and we're both educators. Why wouldn't I fancy him?" As she watched his expression darken, she couldn't help but feel amused.

Melvin leaned in, their foreheads touching. "Between him and me, who do you fancy more?"

Jocelyn knew he was desperate.

If she didn't sweet-talk him now, they wouldn't be leaving the house today.

"I married you, didn't I? So obviously, I fancy you more." She pinched his waist playfully. "Mr. Martinez, can you be any more childish? The man who shares my bed every night is you. Aren't these questions a bit redundant?"

Melvin seemed pleased, though he tried to play it cool with a low hum, "Who knows if you've ever had regrets."

"Regrets about what?"

"Regrets about letting him go."

Jocelyn realized Melvin's insecurity ran deep—he was still worried about an impossibility.

She spoke seriously, "We should only have this conversation once at home. If Ursula hears about this, she'll start worrying too."

She soothed him, "From the start, you've been the only one I've loved. What happened with Harrison was nothing. And in my heart, you're the best, incomparable."

She held his waist, swaying gently like she was soothing Euston. "Really, you're the best in my world."

She couldn't help but laugh at her own words.

No matter how old they are, everyone likes to hear sweet nothings..

Melvin gave her a look, his eyes twinkling with laughter, his demeanor softening significantly.

"Still not happy?" Jocelyn tilted her head up, planting a kiss on his chin. "How about now?"