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

they left and approached the front desk to inquire about the

guest had suffered a sudden illness, and they were

knew Melvin hardly had any family in town. Even if they contacted his sister, Preston, or Willow, none

him, Jocelyn offered.

staff quickly arranged her transportation

was notified that Melvin had already been

nerves, half an hour feeling like an eternity until

still unconscious from

the bill, Jocelyn sat vigil in his

felt indescribably uneasy, as if something was stuck in her chest.

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

like

all, Melvin had already decided to

sterile room, memories of their tumultuous past – his

to fend off even

later, Melvin’s eyelids fluttered.

his face, like an abandoned

Jocelyn

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

Chapter 101

swallowed the hurt, reminding herself it

retorted, “Ring the bell if you need something I’m leaving.”

roared at.

watch her leave

eat anything right now. I’ve paid for your care and hired a nurse. Also, I’ve informed Preston, so

confusion

to meddle?” He was funous, frustration

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

while being with someone else. Aren’t you afraid your

with

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

down. “Are you out

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

hiss of defiance. “If you’ve moved on, why can’t you let me

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