Chapter 118

Hamson blocked Jocelyn’s view as he stood at the door. When he remained silent, she inquired, “Delivery guy?”

Nope” Harrison’s tone was even as he spoke to the person outside, “Wanna come in for a bit?”

Melvin never expected that overnight, there would be another man in the picture.

And not just any man, but one who seemed to own the place

Out of the come of his eye, he caught sight of the pink slippers on Harrison’s feet clearly not his size, yet there they were.

If he was wearing her stuff, things must have been moving faster than Melvin thought.

“Sure,” Melvin didn’t hesitate, holding something in his hand as he stepped inside.

Jocelyn had been curious about whom Hamson was talking to, but her brain short-circuited when she saw Melvin walk in.

Her pupils dilated, her heart nearly leaping from her chest.

Melvin’s gaze was predatory as he stared at Jocelyn He walked in with his shoes on, set his stuff on the table, and sat down directly across from her.

“Want something to drink? Hamson played the gracious host to Melvin.

Melvin cracked a smile, “Don’t trouble yourself. I’ll help myself. I know this place better than you.”

Jocelyn wished the earth would swallow her whole. She never expected such a chaotic situation.

And why was Melvin here again?

Harrison showed no sign of discomfort, he sat down next to Jocelyn, not hugging or holding her, just pulling out medication from a drawer and placing Jocelyn’s hand on his thigh. “I’ll rebandage this for you.”

Jocelyn was stiff all over. Her hand felt like wood, inflexible.

the bandage, frowning at the wound in her palm,

responded mechanically.

get it wet these next few days. I’m not going back,” Harrison said as he dabbed the wound

tickled her palm, and Jocelyn’s hand instinctively wanted to pull away, overwhelmed by the sensation.

her the chance

and needles, especially wary of Melvin and

a half-smirk on his face, as if he were an audience to a show, keenly watching the

dragged herself to school, even if it meant

seem quite

up even more,

replying, “Got to take care

to still, and Jocelyn felt as if she was

eyes thick with mockery.

doorbell rang again.

must be

up, and Melvin’s intrusive

breath, daring

prickling against her back, making

for a new pair of men’s he had bought, tucked the former into the shoe cabinet, and washed his hands before approaching Jocelyn. I only bought a pair of slippers this time. It was all rushed this time, sol didn’t bring anything Next time I come over,

for Jocelyn, but they conveyed much more.

dry, she was at a loss for words.

the most awkward moment in her 26 years, and she

and was foggy as she responded to

hand. “Have you thought about moving? I don’t feel this place is very safe.

been coming in and out of here for over

much longer she could endure

is chaotic, and people are unpredictable. By the time something happens, it would be too late.

worry less” Melvin scoffed, lighting a cigarette, “Bad guys don’t stop being bad just because you live in a

Melvin, Tm sorry, would you mind not smoking in here?”

at his cigarette and then at Jocelyn

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