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 – Melvin.

left and approached the front desk to inquire about

illness, and they were trying to reach

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

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

quickly arranged her transportation to the hospital.

was notified that Melvin had

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

was wheeled out, still

sat vigil in his

pale face, she felt indescribably uneasy, as if something was

fathom why he had come to Berry City, without her, he would have

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

already decided

past – his dominance, intensity,

he was, vulnerable, unable to fend off even

hour later, Melvin’s eyelids

and then disbelief flickered across his face, like

finally awake. Jocelyn

saw her, the emotions in his

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she swallowed the hurt, reminding herself it was she who

you need something I’m leaving.”

roared at.

did not watch

right now. I’ve paid for your care and hired

Melvin’s gaze from confusion to indifference and then

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

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

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

argument with

was met with a sharp pain that contorted

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

still there,

why can’t you

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