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.

long enough to recognize the

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

suffered a sudden illness, and they were trying

Even if they contacted

know him, Jocelyn offered. I’ll notify

the staff quickly arranged her

was notified that Melvin had already been rushed into surgery for

hall, she was a bundle of nerves, half an hour feeling like an

was wheeled out, still unconscious from

settling the bill, Jocelyn sat vigil in his ward.

felt indescribably uneasy, as

Berry City, without her, he

heartless man like him

Melvin had already decided to be by

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

he was, vulnerable, unable to fend off even

later, Melvin’s eyelids fluttered.

his face, like an abandoned pet finding a

awake. Jocelyn

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

Chapter 101

but she swallowed the hurt,

if you need something I’m leaving.” She

roared at.

did not watch her leave

right now. I’ve paid for your

Melvin’s gaze from confusion to indifference and then to anger

meddle?” He was funous, frustration evident though

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

else. Aren’t you afraid your new boyfriend will mind you tending

in such a pointless argument with a patient.

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

down. “Are you out

was still

you 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 me? Why date someone else if you

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