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

she watched until they left and approached the front desk to inquire about the situation.

had suffered a sudden illness, and they were trying to reach his

had any family in town. Even if they contacted his sister, Preston, or Willow, none

Jocelyn offered. I’ll notify his

her transportation to the hospital.

the hospital, Jocelyn was notified that Melvin had already been rushed into surgery for acute

half an hour feeling like an eternity until the doctor finally appeared.

still

sat vigil in his

pale face, she felt indescribably uneasy, as

without her, he would have faced

facade, a heartless man like

all, Melvin had already decided to

of their tumultuous past – his

was, vulnerable, unable to fend off

later, Melvin’s

disbelief flickered across his face, like an abandoned pet finding a

Jocelyn was

saw her, the emotions in his eyes seemed

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heart sank at his harshness, but she swallowed the hurt, reminding

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

roared at.

watch her

door, she paused, tuming back with instructions. “You 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

word shifted Melvin’s gaze from confusion to

you to meddle?” He was funous, frustration evident though

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

while being with someone else. Aren’t you afraid your new boyfriend will mind you tending

to engage in such a pointless argument with a patient. “Rest up,” she

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

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

still there, evident from the venom in his

why can’t you let me be? Do you still love me? Why date