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.

to recognize the patient

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

explained a guest had suffered a sudden illness,

if they contacted his sister,

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

staff quickly arranged her transportation to the

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

hall, she was a bundle of nerves, half an

out, still unconscious from

settling the bill, Jocelyn sat vigil in

man’s pale face, she felt indescribably uneasy, as if something was

without her, he would have faced

man like him probably would not dread

decided to be by himself

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

he was, vulnerable, unable to fend

later, Melvin’s eyelids fluttered.

his face, like

finally awake. Jocelyn was

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

Chapter 101

his harshness, but she swallowed the hurt, reminding herself it was

bell if you

roared at.

not watch her

with instructions. “You can’t eat anything right now. I’ve paid for your

confusion to indifference and then to anger

you to meddle?” He was funous, frustration evident though his

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

still care for me while being with someone else. Aren’t you

with a patient.

you dare!” His attempt to rise was met with a sharp pain that contorted his

him down. “Are you out of your mind? Lie still!”

was pale, his anger was still there, evident from

you let me be? Do you still love me? Why date someone else

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