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

the front

illness, and they were trying to reach

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

know him, Jocelyn offered.

arranged her transportation to the hospital.

was notified that Melvin had

bundle of nerves, half an

out, still unconscious

sat vigil in

face, she felt indescribably uneasy, as if something was stuck in her chest.

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

stoic facade, a heartless man like him probably would not dread such

Melvin had already decided to be

of their tumultuous past – his dominance, intensity, and irrationality – now seemed

vulnerable, unable to fend off even a

hour later, Melvin’s eyelids fluttered.

flickered across his face, like an abandoned pet

awake. Jocelyn

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

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at his harshness, but she swallowed the hurt, reminding

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

roared at.

not watch

tuming back with instructions. “You can’t eat anything right now. I’ve paid for your care and hired a nurse. Also,

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

to meddle?” He was funous, frustration evident though his body was frail.

his rage unable to mask his pain. “It’s common decency

sharp “Surprising, you can still care for me while being with someone else. Aren’t you afraid your new boyfriend will mind you tending to

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

His attempt to rise was met with a

him down. “Are you out of your mind? Lie

was still

care 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