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

until they left and approached the front desk to

guest had suffered a sudden illness, and they were trying to reach his

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

offered. I’ll

arranged her transportation to

the hospital, Jocelyn was notified that Melvin had

was a bundle of nerves, half an hour feeling like an eternity

still unconscious from

settling the bill, Jocelyn sat vigil in his ward.

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

without her, he would

like him probably would not dread such solitude

had already decided to be by himself

their tumultuous past – his dominance, intensity, and irrationality –

he was, vulnerable, unable to fend off even a slap

later, Melvin’s eyelids fluttered.

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

Jocelyn was finally

the emotions

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at his harshness, but she swallowed the hurt, reminding herself it was she who

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

roared at.

did not watch her

anything right now. I’ve paid for your care and hired a nurse. Also, I’ve informed Preston, so he’ll let Willow know you’re

Melvin’s gaze from confusion to

funous, frustration evident though his body was

him, his rage unable to mask his pain. “It’s common decency to inform

you can still care for me while being with someone else. Aren’t you afraid your new boyfriend will mind you

engage in such a pointless argument with

rise was met with a sharp pain that contorted his face.

his side, pressing him down. “Are

his face was pale, his anger was still

you’ve moved on, why can’t you let me be? Do you still love me? Why date someone else if