The Unwilling CEO’s Love Game

Chapter 167

The lights in the operating room were on, and hearts outside were held aloft in worry.

Suddenly, the door swung open. A nurse emerged, clutching a critical condition notice for the family to sign.

Daisy was nearly faint with anxiety, but it was Jocelyn who steadied her hand enough to scribble the signature. Undergoing emergency surgery for a heart attack was risky business, so signing the critical condition notice was to be expected.

Thankfully, Calvin’s surgery was a success; he was awake when they wheeled him out.

They only caught a glimpse of him before he was whisked away to the ICU, beyond their reach.

The doctor handed Jocelyn a list of essentials to buy.

Melvin took the list from her. “Stay with Daisy. I’ll go get these.”

Watching him hustle, Jocelyn felt a sense of relief washing over her.

By the time everything was ready, dawn had broken.

“Are you sure this won’t affect your work?” Jocelyn couldn’t help but worry.

Melvin glanced at the time. “Zephyr should be on his way to the airport by now. It’s fine.”

Daisy had already questioned Jocelyn. She was aware that Melvin was supposed to be on a business trip, but he’d put everything on hold for the old man.

It was impossible not to be moved by such a gesture.

Especially in moments of vulnerability, when someone lends a hand, it’s hard not to soften.

“Daisy, there’s nothing more we can do here for now. Why don’t you head back and get some rest? You can come back and see him during visiting hours this afternoon.” Melvin insisted, concerned about Daisy after the long night.

Jocelyn agreed, “Mom, let Melvin take you home. I’ll stay here and come to pick you up later.”

“I’m not going anywhere.” Daisy said. Her eyes glued to the ICU door, and the worry never leaving her gaze.

“Mom, you need to rest.” Jocelyn firmly stated. “Staying here won’t help. Go gets some sleep and come back refreshed. Dad will only be in there for three or four days before moving to a regular room. That’s when you’ll be busy taking care of him. I’ll hold down the fort here, so don’t worry.”

Finally, Daisy conceded with Jocelyn’s persistent coaxing.

concern for her reddened, sleep-deprived eyes. “I’ll come

“Okay.”

on guard outside as Melvin escorted

were fraught with unstable factors.

all still

was praying silently for everything to move in

breakfast for Jocelyn. They ate together outside the

this.” Jocelyn said. She lacked appetite, but she had to eat to keep

crumb from her lip. “I’m your man. It’s

face.

hint of seriousness. “While we’re on the subject, I need to

“What is it?”

right away?” Melvin’s stare was fixed on her. “If I hadn’t found out, would you have kept it to yourself?”

then explained, “It was late, and I

you were on your own, you might not tell anyone. But I’m your boyfriend, shouldn’t I share some of the responsibility?” Melvin felt she was wrong not

“Okay, I didn’t think

from your mistakes, I forgive you.”

you know my dad was in

gastroenteritis. She brought that friend to the hospital and saw you buying stools. She wanted to check on you, but

surprised by the turn

Calvin will be fine.” Melvin reassured her and wrapped

the moment she had received the call from her mother. She still felt a surge of

whispered. Her voice was

leaned against the wall. His arms circled her waist. “Lean on me

her mind grew heavy, Jocelyn soon fell asleep

held her without moving

hour later, someone from the ICU called out for “Calvin Winslet’s family,” which startled

awake.

she asked frantically.

for half an hour at two o’clock this afternoon. You should rest now and come back later. But I suggest you stay close by, just in case

call.”

“I’m not

The nurse returned.

took Jocelyn’s hand and led