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.

glanced up just long enough to

the

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

Even if they contacted his

offered. I’ll

her transportation to the

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

bundle of nerves, half an hour feeling like an

was wheeled out, still unconscious from

Jocelyn sat vigil

felt indescribably uneasy, as if something was stuck

come to Berry City, without her, he would have faced

heartless man like him

Melvin had already decided to be by himself

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

vulnerable, unable to fend off even a

hour later, Melvin’s eyelids

across his face, like an

finally awake. Jocelyn was finally relieved.

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

Chapter 101

but she swallowed the hurt,

bell if you need something I’m leaving.” She had no

roared at.

did not watch

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

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

meddle?” He was funous, frustration

pain. “It’s common decency to inform someone’s family and

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

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

you dare!” His attempt to rise was met with

side, pressing him down. “Are you out of your mind? Lie still!”

his face was pale, his anger was still there, evident from the venom in his eyes

on, why can’t you let me be? Do you still love

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