Chapter 56

Melvin wasn’t too pushy; he just wanted to wrap things up and head back home as soon as possible.

That woman was getting a bit too full of herself lately and might just fell for someone else any minute now. He was thinking he’d still grab a gift for her on his way back. That woman needs a little sweet–talking.. Right after hanging up, Willow sent him a Facebook message.

(Melvin, check this out.]

Below was a video.

He wasn’t into these short clips, but the thumbnail showed a familiar face, so he clicked with a stony expression.

The comments all saying ‘perfect match nearly drove him mad.

The video ended with Jocelyn and some dude hugging it out like they couldn’t bear to part, putting on quite the heart–wrenching goodbye show.

Ha, didn’t even look back when she left him, now she’s all lovey–dovey with another guy.

His once deep, affectionate eyes turned cold and menacing.

Jocelyn went back to her parents‘ home.

His father, Calvin still had work, so when Jocelyn had nothing to do, she’d hang with her mom, stroll downstairs, and hit up the veggie market.

“Your dad told me a few days ago, that boss who visited last time is planning to move him to some jewelry company gig. Just needs to watch the monitors, no patrolling or door duty. Looks like the pay is better than his current job and shorter hours, more chill, Daisy rambled on.

Jocelyn was clueless that Melvin wanted to switch jobs for her dad. Only after he’d visited last time when she questioned her dad did she find out the company was nearly bust. Melvin had invested and became the major shareholder, saving her dad’s job.

“Jocelyn, why’s that new boss so keen on your dad? First, he saved his job, now a promotion and pay raise. Isn’t it curious?” Daisy was skeptical. “If your dad was a pretty young thing in his twenties, I’d get it if someone fancied him, but he’s an old man. How’s he landing such good fortune?”

Jocelyn’s gaze flickered. Of course she couldn’t tell her mom the guy was into her, and she was the pretty young thing in question.

just appreciates how serious and responsible my dad is at work. Whether he changes jobs or not, it’s up to my dad, Jocelyn wasn’t for

their

his age, he shouldn’t be chasing big

Jocelyn agreed.

curis, approached them with a grin, “I was wondering why Jocelyn wouldn’t give my nephew a chance. Turns out she’s got such a refined

Jocelyn was baffled.

confused,

You said you were single to avoid your mom’s nagging,

raced with the thought that her affair with

That was impossible.

Zelda showed Daisy the phone, smiling, “Take

her eyes lighting up,

“So young and already a professor, Jocelyn’s got good taste. Congratulations, Daisy, you can finally

their chatter, replaying the video once and once again. The more she watched, the

no clue about this, Daisy tried to remain calm, not wanting to jump to conclusions and cause a stir,

pocketed her phone, and asked, Jocelyn, tell us the

street interview would catch the attention of

was a real mix–up.

seems; you have to listen to what we said. Friends, we are just

Anyway, the guy’s a good catch. Whether friends or more, you’ve got to bring him by someday. I’m waiting to celebrate at your wedding. I

grin before Jocelyn could

at her mother, and Daisy

to the airport to see off a friend, and I bumped into him. Then those street interviewers cornered us, asking questions. If you don’t believe, you can watch the video yourself later,” Jocelyn explained, feeling somewhat helpless under her

he have a girlfriend?” Daisy

replied, “He was in such a hurry to leave because he’s

up again, So, both unattached, why not give it a shot? Why don’t you take the initiative?” Jocelyn forced a smile, “Mom,

time joking with you. You’re already for staying single so long in our neighborhood. I’m not asking for a tall, rich, and handsome guy, just someone decent–looking with good

a laugh, “Nope, not at

date Harrison, but can you at least up your game and bring someone home for a spin?” Daisy

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