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.

enough to recognize the patient – Melvin.

approached the front desk

suffered a sudden illness, and

family in town. Even if they contacted his sister, Preston, or Willow, none

know him, Jocelyn offered. I’ll notify

the staff quickly arranged her

Jocelyn was notified that Melvin had already been rushed into surgery for acute

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

out, still unconscious from anesthesia.

Jocelyn sat vigil in his ward.

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

not fathom why he had come to Berry City, without her, he would have faced surgery

man like him probably would

decided to

in the sterile room, memories of their tumultuous past – his

he was, vulnerable, unable to fend off even

Melvin’s

disbelief flickered across his face, like an

awake. Jocelyn was

are you here?” The moment Melvin saw her, the emotions in

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at his harshness, but she swallowed the

tremor, she retorted, “Ring the bell if you need something I’m leaving.”

roared at.

did not watch

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

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

He was funous, frustration evident though his body

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

for me while being with someone else. Aren’t you afraid your new boyfriend

pointless argument with a patient. “Rest

was met with a sharp pain that contorted his face.

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

face was pale, his anger was still

so much?” Melvin’s voice was a hiss of defiance. “If you’ve moved on, why can’t you