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.

just long enough to recognize the patient – Melvin.

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

illness, and they were trying to reach

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

know him, Jocelyn offered.

the staff quickly arranged her transportation to the hospital.

notified that Melvin had already been rushed into surgery

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

was wheeled out, still unconscious from anesthesia.

the bill, Jocelyn sat vigil

she felt indescribably uneasy, as if

not fathom why he had come to Berry City, without her,

heartless man like him probably would not dread

all, Melvin had already decided to

of their tumultuous past – his dominance, intensity,

he was, vulnerable, unable to fend off

Melvin’s

disbelief flickered across his

awake. Jocelyn was finally

moment Melvin saw her, the emotions in his eyes seemed to have

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his harshness, but she swallowed the hurt, reminding herself it was she who had interfered.

bell if you need something I’m leaving.” She

roared at.

not watch her

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

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

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

his pain. “It’s common

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

pointless argument with a patient. “Rest

met with a sharp pain that contorted his face.

to his side, pressing him down. “Are you

his face was 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