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

and approached the front desk to inquire

explained a guest had suffered a sudden illness, and they

family in town. Even if they contacted

him, Jocelyn offered. I’ll notify

the staff quickly arranged her transportation to the

the hospital, Jocelyn was notified that Melvin had already been rushed

half an

out, still

sat vigil in his

face, she felt indescribably uneasy, as if something was

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

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

had already decided to be by himself

of their tumultuous past – his dominance, intensity, and irrationality – now seemed

he was, vulnerable, unable to fend off even a

hour later, Melvin’s eyelids

disbelief flickered across his

awake. Jocelyn was finally relieved.

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

Chapter 101

harshness, but she swallowed the hurt, reminding

tremor, she retorted, “Ring the bell if you need something I’m leaving.” She had no reason to

roared at.

did not watch her

Jocelyn reached the door, she paused, tuming back with instructions. “You can’t eat anything right now. I’ve paid for your care and

gaze from confusion to indifference and

was funous, frustration evident

him, his rage unable to mask his pain. “It’s common

can still care for me while being with someone else. Aren’t you afraid your new boyfriend will mind you tending to an old

with a patient.

attempt to rise was met with a sharp pain that contorted

down. “Are you out of

his face was pale, his anger was still there, evident from the

“If you’ve moved on, why can’t you let me be? Do you still love me? Why date someone else if you still fucking love

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