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 recognize the patient –

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

suffered a sudden illness, and they were

Even if they contacted

offered. I’ll notify his

the staff quickly arranged her transportation

hospital, Jocelyn was notified that Melvin had already been rushed

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

still unconscious from anesthesia.

Jocelyn sat vigil in

face, she felt indescribably uneasy, as if

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

stoic facade, a heartless man like him probably

had already decided to

tumultuous past – his dominance, intensity, and irrationality – now

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

later, Melvin’s

and then disbelief flickered across his face, like

awake. Jocelyn

moment Melvin saw her, the emotions

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but she swallowed the hurt, reminding herself it was she

her emotional tremor, she retorted, “Ring the bell if you need something I’m

roared at.

not watch her leave

I’ve paid for your care and hired a nurse. Also, I’ve informed Preston, so

confusion

to meddle?” He was funous, frustration evident though

faced him, his rage unable to mask his pain. “It’s common decency to inform someone’s family and partner

someone else. Aren’t you afraid your new boyfriend will mind you tending to an old flame?”

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

attempt to rise was met with a sharp pain that

him down. “Are you out

was still there, evident from the

a hiss of defiance. “If you’ve moved on, why can’t you let me be? Do you still love me? Why