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.

better than they ever did to Melvin. It was as if Harrison was

over more often, and

Daisy continued to shower

now, so I’ll be over to visit you often. Just don’t get fed up with me,” Harrison said with a

smile.

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

her ungrateful daughter just couldn’t see the gem right

Daisy couldn’t help but cast a couple of extra glances at

gaze, Jocelyn tactfully said, “Mom, Dad, I’m heading out.”

you,” Harrison

“Thanks.”

be off then.”

up with warmth as she spoke to Harrison, her enthusiasm unmatched even by

downstairs, Jocelyn let

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

my parents,” Jocelyn rested her head on her hand, the weariness

then drove off, “Not looking

didn’t come today. If he’d seen what went down,

drove out of

“Mine.”

“Melvin’s willingness to meet your parents means he’s serious about you. He’s taking

especially with Harrison setting such a high benchmark

Right will clear any obstacle for

had thought that getting past Melvin would lead to a happy ending, but she hadn’t anticipated her parents becoming

her wondering how Melvin would

her apartment, Jocelyn

“Thanks.”

stayed in the car. “I won’t walk you

“Sure.”

door and

drove off without

the corner, another car approached from the opposite

brief moment their paths crossed, the drivers

and Melvin

but Harrison’s expression

was surprised by the elevator doors opening again.

to see Melvin stepping

are you doing here?” she asked.

“Looking for you.”

wouldn’t be coming over tonight?”

hand and led her inside. He ushered her to the couch and sat on the coffee

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