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.

long enough to

and approached the front desk to

had suffered a sudden illness, and they were

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

Jocelyn offered.

arranged her transportation to

notified that Melvin had

an hour

was wheeled out, still unconscious from anesthesia.

settling the bill, Jocelyn sat

the man’s pale face, she felt indescribably uneasy,

come to Berry City, without her, he

stoic facade, a heartless man like him probably would not dread

already decided to be

tumultuous past – his dominance, intensity, and irrationality – now seemed

was, vulnerable, unable to fend off even a

Melvin’s eyelids

confusion and then disbelief flickered across his face, like an

him finally awake. Jocelyn

emotions in his eyes seemed

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harshness, but she swallowed the hurt, reminding herself

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

roared at.

not watch her leave

paid for your care and hired a nurse. Also, I’ve informed Preston, so he’ll let

Melvin’s gaze from confusion to indifference

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

pain. “It’s common decency to inform someone’s family and partner when they’re ill

“Surprising, you can still care for me while being with someone else. Aren’t you afraid

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

attempt to rise was met with

him down. “Are

his anger was still there, evident from the

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