Chapter 116

Jocelyn’s chin and palms were in pretty bad shape after her tumble, and the nurse had to wrap both her hands after tending to the

wounds.

Her knees were swollen too, but thankfully, there were no scrapes or breaks in the skin.

“Keep it dry and steer clear of spicy food, the nurse instructed as she packed up her kit. “Change the dressing once a day as prescribed.”

Jocelyn peered down at her bandaged hands, frowning. How on earth was she supposed to face school tomorrow looking like this?

Before leaving, the nurse turned to Melvin. “You’ll need to look after her until her injuries heal, or it’ll get infected. And no showers for a couple of days. You don’t want to get those bandages wet.”

Jocelyn frowned, wanting to clarify her relationship with Melvin to the nurse.

But then she figured, what’s the point? It’s not like it mattered. They’d naturally go their separate ways once they left.

Melvin, on the other hand, nodded, grabbing the medications and glancing at Jocelyn.

She was in a bit of pain, but she could still walk, albeit stiffly

After all the chaos, the buzz from the drinks had worn off, and she was sober.

Reaching out, she tried to take the bag of medicine from Melvin’s hand. “I can manage on my own.”

This time, Melvin handed them over without a fuss.

Jocelyn took the plastic bag and suddenly she was lifted off her feet.

She let out a yelp, but Melvin had already scooped her up.

“Put me down!” Jocelyn didn’t struggle; moving hurt too much.

Melvin carried her out into the night, where it was now quiet and empty.

“What if you fall again? Melvin made it clear he wasn’t going to comply with her requests.

Jocelyn didn’t dare to argue, simply letting him carry her out of the hospital.

When they reached his car, he carefully set her down and opened the door.

“I don’t need a ride. I’ll get a taxi,” Jocelyn insisted. Remembering her purse and phone were in the back seat, she reached for the door to grab them.

Melvin didn’t stop her this time.

quickly hailed a taxi

look back, seeing

turned away, her emotions a

red light, she glanced back unintentionally, only to see

skipped erratically.

way to her apartment building, keeping a safe distance,

car.

Jocelyn couldn’t

a car door shutting made

he would follow, yet part of her hoped he

be crazy, she had already decided to move on, and she already had a boyfriend,

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the elevator

the elevator doors slid closed, a sense of loss washed over her.

slap herself. What was she even thinking?

called Harrison on video

immediately, and upon seeing her chin, he straightened up and

bit of a spill. Hurt my hands too” Jocelyn showed her bandaged hands to the camera. Tve been to

can’t get your hands wet. Maybe you should take some time off and stay with your parents for a bit. They can take care of

it off. “Why are you still

rubbed his temples, his concern evident. “You shouldn’t be

Jocelyn reassured him. “I just

staring blankly into the camera.

awkward under his gaze and suddenly regretted calling.

minute, Hamson

are you doing, Hamison?”

tapping and swiping on

I’m honestly okay. Had I known, I wouldn’t have video called or

I’m sorry.” Harrison suddenly

you apologizing?”

sounded genuinely regretful. “I’ve let you down and

apology made Jocelyn feel

and yet she was still

“Don’t worry, I’ll take care of myself.

“Okay you too

leaned back on the couch, feeling more than ever like the villain in the story.

fully letting go of

Hamson was

she glanced down from the balcony to see Melvin’s

was a mess.

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