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

left and approached the front desk to inquire

guest had suffered a sudden illness, and they

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

Jocelyn offered. I’ll

the staff quickly arranged her transportation to the

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

bundle of nerves, half an hour feeling like an eternity until the doctor finally appeared.

out, still unconscious

the bill, Jocelyn sat vigil

pale face, she felt indescribably uneasy, as if something was

had come to Berry City, without her,

heartless man like him probably would not dread such solitude

Melvin had already decided to be by himself

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

he was, vulnerable, unable to fend

Melvin’s eyelids

and then disbelief flickered across his face, like an abandoned pet

awake. Jocelyn was

the emotions in his eyes seemed to have become turbulent. “Get out!”

Chapter 101

harshness, but she swallowed the hurt, reminding herself it

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

roared at.

did not watch her

back with instructions. “You can’t eat anything right now. I’ve paid for your care and hired a nurse. Also,

Melvin’s gaze from confusion to indifference

was funous,

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

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

engage in such a pointless argument with a patient. “Rest

was met

Jocelyn rushed to his side, pressing him down. “Are

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

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 still fucking love

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