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.

glanced up just long enough to recognize the

watched until they left and approached the front desk

explained a guest had suffered a sudden illness, and they were trying to

knew Melvin hardly had any family in town. Even if they contacted his sister, Preston, or

know him, Jocelyn offered. I’ll notify

the staff quickly arranged her transportation

hospital, Jocelyn was notified that Melvin had already

half an

wheeled out, still

settling the bill, Jocelyn sat

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

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

his stoic facade, a heartless man like him probably would

Melvin had already decided to be by himself

in the sterile room, memories of their tumultuous past – his dominance, intensity, and irrationality – now seemed

was, vulnerable, unable to fend

later, Melvin’s

then disbelief flickered across his

him finally awake. Jocelyn was finally

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

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she swallowed the hurt, reminding herself it

“Ring the bell if you need something I’m leaving.” She had no reason to stay and

roared at.

not watch her leave

I’ve paid for your

Melvin’s gaze from confusion

meddle?” He was funous, frustration evident

rage unable to mask his pain. “It’s common decency to inform

retort was sharp “Surprising, you can still care for me while being with someone else. Aren’t you afraid your new boyfriend will mind you tending

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

to rise was met with a sharp

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

still there, evident

care so much?” Melvin’s voice was a hiss of defiance. “If you’ve moved on, why can’t you let me be? Do you still love