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.

glanced up just long enough to recognize the patient –

approached the front desk to inquire

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

contacted his sister, Preston, or Willow,

him, Jocelyn offered. I’ll notify his family.”

staff quickly arranged her transportation to

had

half an hour feeling like an eternity until the doctor finally

wheeled out, still

bill, Jocelyn sat vigil

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

her, he would have faced surgery with no one by

man like him probably would not dread

had already decided to

tumultuous past – his dominance, intensity, and irrationality

he was, vulnerable, unable to fend off even a slap

Melvin’s eyelids

flickered across his face, like an abandoned pet finding a

Jocelyn

are you here?” The moment Melvin saw her, the emotions in his eyes seemed to have become

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swallowed the hurt,

to mask her emotional tremor, she retorted, “Ring the bell if you need something I’m leaving.” She had no reason to stay and get

roared at.

watch

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

Melvin’s gaze from confusion to

He was funous,

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

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

attempt to rise was met

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

still there, evident from the venom

Melvin’s voice was a hiss of defiance. “If you’ve moved on, why can’t you let me be? Do you still love me? Why date someone else

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