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 the patient – Melvin.

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

staff explained a guest had suffered a sudden illness, and they were trying to reach his family.

Even if they contacted his sister, Preston, or Willow, none would make it in time.

him, Jocelyn offered.

quickly arranged her

had already been rushed into surgery for

half an

wheeled out, still unconscious

bill, Jocelyn sat vigil in his ward.

pale face, she felt indescribably uneasy, as

come to Berry City, without her, he would have faced surgery with no one by his side

man like him probably would not dread

decided to be by

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

unable to fend off

later, Melvin’s

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

Jocelyn

the emotions in his eyes seemed to have become turbulent.

Chapter 101

but she swallowed the hurt,

mask her emotional tremor, she retorted, “Ring the bell if you

roared at.

watch her

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

word shifted Melvin’s gaze from confusion to

asked you to meddle?” He was funous, frustration

mask his pain. “It’s common decency to inform someone’s

with someone else. Aren’t you afraid your new boyfriend

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

you dare!” His attempt to rise was met with a sharp pain that contorted his

his side, pressing him down. “Are you out of your mind?

face was pale, his anger was still there, evident from the

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

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