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.

enough to recognize

until they left and approached the front desk to inquire

a guest had suffered a sudden illness, and they were trying to

had any family in town. Even if they contacted his sister, Preston, or

offered. I’ll notify his

her transportation to the

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

bundle of nerves, half an hour feeling like

wheeled out, still unconscious

Jocelyn sat vigil in

face, she felt indescribably uneasy, as if

could not fathom why he had come to Berry City, without her, he would have faced surgery with

facade, a heartless man like him

decided to be by himself forever

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

unable to fend off

Melvin’s eyelids

his face, like an abandoned pet finding a

finally awake. Jocelyn was finally

moment Melvin saw her, the emotions in his eyes seemed to

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but she swallowed the hurt, reminding herself

she retorted, “Ring the bell if you need something I’m leaving.” She had no reason to

roared at.

did not watch her leave

anything right now. I’ve paid for your care and hired a nurse. Also, I’ve

confusion to

to meddle?” He was funous, frustration evident

his pain. “It’s common decency to inform someone’s family and partner when

being with someone else. Aren’t

such a pointless argument with a patient. “Rest up,” she said, turning

attempt to rise was met with a sharp pain that contorted his

to his side, pressing him down. “Are you out of your mind? Lie still!”

was pale, his anger was still there, evident from the venom in his eyes

a hiss of defiance. “If you’ve moved on, why can’t you let me be? Do you