Chapter 163

Jocelyn hadn’t expected that the issue would weigh so heavily on her mind. The more she worried, the more it showed how much she cared.

Sincerity is always the key,” Jocelyn said earnestly. “Why not just be sincere?”

Melvin fell silent for a moment. “How do I do that?”

Jocelyn was at a loss for words.

“I’ve got it.” Melvin suddenly said, as if a light bulb had gone off in his head.

“How?” Jocelyn was curious.

“Just come over after dinner. I’ll be waiting at my place,” Melvin teased.

Jocelyn was speechless.

After hanging up the phone, Jocelyn really wanted to know how Melvin planned to win over her parents.

She parked her car in the neighborhood and spotted Harrison’s vehicle, which made her hesitant.

After paying the taxi fare, she walked upstairs. The door was ajar, and she could hear the laughter and chatter inside, as carefree as a family gathering. Her frown deepened.

If Melvin saw this scene, he’d be furious.

“Mom, Dad, Jocelyn called out.

“Come in,” Daisy greeted her, her tone neutral. She relaxed slightly when she saw Jocelyn was back alone.

Jocelyn knew her parents had their reservations, but she hadn’t expected them to be so cautious.

“Why are you free to drop by today?” Jocelyn asked Harrison.

“My mom sent some grapefruits over and asked me to bring them to you,” Harrison replied casually.

“Grapefruits? Already ripe now?” Jocelyn was genuinely curious,

“Yeah.” Harrison said. “Try some later.”

“Sure.”

Daisy popped her head out from the kitchen. “Jocelyn, come help me with the dishes.”

Jocelyn rolled her eyes. Harrison chuckled and stood up. “I’ll help out.”

Calvin didn’t object.

than they ever did to Melvin. It was as if Harrison was a dear son returned home, while Melvin was the forgotten stepchild.

more often, and don’t

continued to

I’ll be over to visit you often. Just don’t get fed

smile.

genuinely liked Harrison. If only he could be her son-in-law. How wonderful

see the gem right in front of her.

couldn’t help but cast a couple of

sharpening gaze, Jocelyn tactfully said, “Mom, Dad,

you,” Harrison chimed in.

“Thanks.”

off

lit up with warmth as she spoke to

they were downstairs, Jocelyn let out a

he asked, “What’s up? I sensed some tension between you and your parents

head on her

off, “Not looking good?”

awful,” Jocelyn admitted, ready to vent. “Good thing Melvin didn’t come today. If he’d seen what went

less often then,” Harrison said as he drove out of the neighborhood. “Are you heading to your place

“Mine.”

he’s serious about you. He’s taking on things he wouldn’t normally for

sure, especially with Harrison setting such a high

him,” Harrison reassured her. “Your Mr. Right will clear any

to a happy ending, but she hadn’t anticipated her parents becoming the

how Melvin would

arrived at her apartment,

“Thanks.”

Harrison stayed in the car. “I

“Sure.”

car door and

off without

the corner, another car approached from the opposite direction. Its headlights were

crossed, the

Melvin, and Melvin saw him.

cars passed by, but Harrison’s expression

apartment, Jocelyn was surprised by the elevator doors

see Melvin stepping out.

you doing here?” she

“Looking for you.”

I text you I wouldn’t

ushered her to the couch

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