The Unwilling CEO’s Love Game

Chapter 101

Miles from the hotel, the flashing lights of an ambulance caught their eyes, signaling some sort of emergency at the entrance.

“Don’t bother walking me up,” said Jocelyn, clutching the cash envelope. Il take this as a token of your appreciation.”

“Sure” Harrison was not keen on adding to the commotion ahead. ‘I’ll rest easy knowing you’ve accepted IL

Jocelyn chuckled. Womied I won’t take this seriously?”

“A bit Hamison confessed, the honesty in his voice unmistakable “But this time, please, be serious

She nodded emphatically. “Yes, serious”

His laugh crinkled his eyes into gleeful crescents, his gaze pure and innocent, like a child reveling in a spoonful of sugar.

“I should get going” Jocelyn unbuckled her seat belt

Hamison nodded, his eyes lingering on her, filled with a silent plea for her to stay.

As she pushed the car door open, Harrison’s voice halted her.

She turned back

Hamson’s lips parted slightly, his eyes fixed on hers, a new intensity flickering within.

Jocelyn instantly understood his unspoken desire. What would a relationship be without a kiss?

But suddenly, she felt a twinge of nervousness, an unfamiliar flutter in her stomach.

“It’s okay” Harrison’s voice was soft, barely above a whisper. “Goodnight.”

Her tension eased as she said softly. “Goodnight”

Exiting the car, Harrison gripped the steering wheel, watching her until she disappeared into the hotel before he finally exhaled and drove off

Inside the lobby, Jocelyn’s hand flew to her chest, her heart pounding against her ribs like a caged bird. She sank into a couch, trying to steady her breath

The elevator dinged, and paramedics emerged, wheeling someone out on a stretcher.

just long enough to

left and approached the front desk

had suffered a sudden illness, and

they contacted his sister, Preston, or

know him, Jocelyn offered. I’ll notify his family.”

staff quickly arranged her transportation

Jocelyn was notified that Melvin had already been rushed into surgery for acute appendicitis.

was a bundle of nerves, half an

wheeled out, still unconscious from

Jocelyn sat

pale face, she felt indescribably uneasy, as if something

could not fathom why he had come to Berry City, without her,

facade, a heartless man like him probably would not

Melvin had already decided to be by himself

the sterile room, memories of their tumultuous past – his dominance, intensity, and

unable to fend off even a slap

Melvin’s eyelids

his face, like an abandoned pet finding a home.

him finally awake. Jocelyn

here?” The moment Melvin saw her, the emotions in his eyes seemed to have become turbulent. “Get out!”

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harshness, but she swallowed the hurt, reminding

“Ring the bell if you need something I’m leaving.” She had no reason to stay and get

roared at.

watch

can’t eat anything right now. I’ve paid for your care and hired a nurse. Also, I’ve informed Preston, so he’ll let Willow know

shifted Melvin’s gaze from confusion to indifference and then to anger

meddle?” He was funous, frustration evident

“It’s common decency to inform someone’s family and partner when they’re ill

else. Aren’t you afraid your new boyfriend will mind you tending to an

with a patient. “Rest

you dare!” His attempt to rise was met

Jocelyn rushed to his side, pressing him down. “Are you out

face was pale, his anger was still

so much?” Melvin’s voice was a hiss of defiance. “If you’ve moved on, why can’t you let me be? Do you still love me? Why date someone else if you still fucking love me?”