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.

long enough to recognize

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

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

Jocelyn offered. I’ll

arranged her transportation

the hospital, Jocelyn was notified that Melvin had already been rushed

bundle of nerves, half an hour feeling like an eternity until

still unconscious from anesthesia.

the bill, Jocelyn sat vigil in

man’s pale face, she felt indescribably uneasy, as if something was stuck

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

his stoic facade, a heartless man like him probably

had already decided to be

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

to fend off

later, Melvin’s

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

him finally awake. Jocelyn was

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

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swallowed the hurt,

bell if you need something I’m leaving.”

roared at.

not watch

now. I’ve paid for your care and hired a nurse. Also, I’ve informed Preston, so he’ll let Willow

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

meddle?” He was funous, frustration evident though

rage unable to mask his pain. “It’s common decency to inform someone’s family and partner when they’re ill

still care for me while being with someone else. Aren’t

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

was met with a sharp pain that contorted his face.

down. “Are

was still

“If you’ve moved on, why can’t you let me be? Do you still love me? Why date