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.
to Melvin. It was as if Harrison was a dear son returned home, while
over more often, and don’t bother to bring
to
I’m working here now, so I’ll be over to visit you often.
smile.
She genuinely liked Harrison. If only he could be her son-in-law. How wonderful
the gem right in front
cast a couple
Jocelyn tactfully said, “Mom, Dad,
Harrison chimed
“Thanks.”
be off then.”
drive safe.” Daisy’s face lit up with warmth as she spoke to
they were downstairs, Jocelyn let
he asked, “What’s up? I sensed some tension between you and your
introduced Melvin to my parents,” Jocelyn rested her head
drove off, “Not looking
ready to vent. “Good thing Melvin didn’t come today. If he’d
then,” Harrison said as he drove out
“Mine.”
about you. He’s taking
a high benchmark before. It
her. “Your Mr. Right will clear any obstacle for
past Melvin would lead to a happy ending,
left her wondering how Melvin would handle it.
they arrived at her apartment, Jocelyn unbuckled her
“Thanks.”
in the car. “I won’t walk you up.”
“Sure.”
door and waved goodbye.
off without
another car approached from the opposite direction. Its headlights were blinding.
crossed, the drivers recognized each
saw Melvin, and Melvin
cars passed by, but Harrison’s expression
Jocelyn was surprised by
to see Melvin stepping
you doing
“Looking for you.”
wouldn’t be coming over tonight?”
ushered her to the couch
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