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.
It was as if Harrison was a dear son returned home, while Melvin was the
often, and don’t bother to
to
often. Just don’t get fed up with me,”
smile.
If only he could be her son-in-law. How
just couldn’t see the gem right in front of
Daisy couldn’t help but cast a couple of
gaze, Jocelyn tactfully said, “Mom, Dad, I’m heading out.”
Harrison chimed in.
“Thanks.”
be off then.”
with warmth as she spoke to Harrison, her enthusiasm
let out a sigh of
and noticed her demeanor, he asked, “What’s up? I
rested her head on her hand, the weariness seeping through her
off, “Not
thing Melvin didn’t come today.
said as he drove out
“Mine.”
means he’s serious about you. He’s taking on things
high benchmark before.
Mr. Right will clear any obstacle for
She had thought that getting past Melvin would lead to a happy ending, but she hadn’t anticipated
left her wondering how Melvin would
arrived at her apartment, Jocelyn unbuckled her
“Thanks.”
stayed in the car. “I won’t
“Sure.”
the car door and waved goodbye.
off without lingering.
corner, another car approached from the
brief moment their paths crossed, the drivers
and Melvin saw
passed by, but Harrison’s expression turned
apartment, Jocelyn was surprised by the elevator doors opening
to see
are you doing here?”
“Looking for you.”
text you I wouldn’t be
and led her inside. He ushered her to the couch and sat on
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