Chapter 177: Chapter 178

Jocelyn retracted her gaze, an unsavory feeling rising in her chest. She tightened her lips, thinking about the insane Giada Crain. She did so much harm to her over and over again, all for Skyler. There were so many women clawing after this man. Was she becoming one of them?

Her heart turned cold.

She replied to Lexie’s message. Jocelyn: [No matter what he asks, just ignore him. We couldn’t be friends two years ago. We shouldn’t see each other!)

Lexie: (Got it!] Jocelyn kept away her phone, feeling an inexplicable pressure in her chest. Just as Skyler was about to finish showering, his phone rang again. This time, the screen indicated that the person calling was “Bro”. She glanced at it and guessed that it was probably Skyler’s older brother.

She hesitated for a moment but still did not answer the call for Skyler. She grabbed the phone and walked over to the bathroom. “Mr. Moore, your brother is calling you! Do you want me to pick up the call?” Skyler’s voice was mixed with the sound of running water. “Yes, please help me tell him that I’ll call him back later once I’m out!”

Jocelyn looked at the flashing screen, but just as she wanted to pick up, the call was stopped.

She pursed her lips and returned to the couch, placing the phone on the coffee table.

A moment later, Skyler walked out in a bathrobe.

His hair was still wet, the droplets dripping onto his half-exposed chest. His Adam’s apple bobbed slightly, making him look incredibly sexy. Jocelyn felt heat rising to her cheeks and her heart raced as she looked at him, then she quickly averted her gaze.

Skyler walked over and picked up his phone. “My brother called?”

Jocelyn turned to look at him. Just then, he leaned forward, clearly showing the eight-pack on his torso.

The lines were defined, and they seemed extraordinarily firm.

Jocelyn pursed her lips, her throat suddenly felt dry. “Yup, that’s what it said on the screen! I wanted to pick up but the call ended before I could. So I just left it as it is!”

Skyler nodded and held up the phone, immediately seeing Rhode’s message. He looked at Jocelyn abruptly. “Rhode called too?”

Jocelyn tried to act nonchalant, refusing to meet his gaze. “Oh, yeah, she did. I almost forgot to tell you!”

He frowned, “You’re bothered by it, aren’t you?”

Jocelyn laughed drily and looked at him.”What are you saying, Mr. Moore? I’m afraid I don’t understand!”

His frown deepened. “Jocelyn, Rhode and …” Just as he was about to explain, Jocelyn’s phone rang.

She looked at it and saw that Lexie was calling.

Her smile did not quite reach her eyes. “Apologies, Mr. Moore. Lexie’s calling!” The moment she picked up, Lexie’s panicked tone sounded from the other end of the call. “I didn’t tell Walter about your contact information but Davis didn’t know. I don’t know how Walter managed to contact him but he just told me that he gave your number to Walter!”

Jocelyn’s expression shifted. She pursed her lips. “Got it! This isn’t your fault, and it’s not Davis’s fault either. If he insists on finding me, I’ll deal with him myself!” Jocelyn hung up the call. Skyler looked at her with a frown. “What happened?”

Jocelyn smiled. “It’s no big deal!” Skyler saw that Jocelyn did not wish to explain further and decided to let it go. He tried to continue explaining the situation from before. “Jocelyn. Rhode and I…” Before he could finish, Jocelyn’s phone rang again.

It was an unknown number.

She did not plan on picking up the call at first. However, to ease her current situation, she spoke, “Sorry, Mr. Moore. I’ve got another call!”

Skyler looked at her, the light in his gaze dimming slightly. Jocelyn was calmly distancing herself again, just like she did in the past. He decided not to explain anymore, and the tone of his voice turned cold.

“Go on then!” As soon as he said that, he kept his phone and sat on the couch. His gaze darkened, and she was not sure what he was thinking.

Jocelyn glanced at him, bit her lip, and picked up the call.

She had overreacted when she saw Rhode’s message. She was grateful that he had saved her, but that was no reason for her to interfere with his personal life.

After all, Skyler had been frank with her since the beginning. She had to have self-awareness!

There were many things that she lacked, but self-awareness was not one of them!

She picked up the call. Her thoughts continued to wander until she heard the voice from the other end of the call. “Jo!”

Jocelyn’s expression changed immediately. “W-Walter!” Walter Keele responded breezily. “Yup, that’s me. It’s been two years since I saw you. How are you?” Jocelyn pursed her lips. “I’m good, and you?”

Walter chuckled. “I’m alive. Jo, I’m back in the country!” Jocelyn could not keep acting dumb. “Yeah, I saw it on the news!” Walter sounded pleased. “Oh? So you’re still paying attention to me?” Jocelyn’s gaze hardened and she tried to change the subject. “Is there a reason you called me, Walter?”

He did not sound as pleased anymore. “Will you be coming to the alumni reunion party in two days?”

She bit her lip. “I think I’ll be… very busy!” Walter sounded lofty as he spoke, “Jo, we haven’t seen each other in two years. Do you have to treat me like a stranger?” Jocelyn did not respond. Walter continued, “Do you have to treat me so coldly, Jo? I’m a little upset. Do you have to reject me so curtly? I spent so much time finding a way to contact you! I almost asked my brother to investigate you. Did you know that?”

Jocelyn felt her heart begin to race. “It’s not that I’m rejecting you, it’s just that…”

Walter interrupted her before she could finish. His voice sounded gentle, but there was a steely hint in his tone that implied that she could not say no. “If you’re busy during the day of the alumni reunion party, I’ll just change the date!”