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

and approached the front desk to inquire about

illness,

if they contacted his

Jocelyn offered. I’ll notify his

quickly arranged her transportation to the

Melvin had already been rushed into surgery for

of nerves, half an hour feeling like an

out, still unconscious

settling the bill, Jocelyn sat vigil

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

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

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

decided to be by himself forever

past – his dominance, intensity, and irrationality – now

unable to fend off even a slap

Melvin’s eyelids fluttered.

disbelief flickered across his face, like an abandoned

finally awake. Jocelyn was finally

here?” The moment Melvin saw her, the emotions in his eyes seemed

Chapter 101

sank at his harshness, but she swallowed the hurt, reminding

the bell if you need something I’m leaving.” She

roared at.

did not watch

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

word shifted Melvin’s gaze from confusion to indifference

funous, frustration evident though his body was

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

someone else. Aren’t you

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

to rise was met

side, pressing him down. “Are you

was pale, his anger was still there, evident

moved on, why can’t you let me be? Do you still love me? Why

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