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.

Melvin. It was as if Harrison was a dear son returned home, while

over more often, and don’t bother to bring

to shower Harrison with

I’m working here now, so I’ll be over to visit you often. Just

smile.

genuinely liked Harrison. If only he

the

in mind, Daisy couldn’t help but cast a couple

her mother’s sharpening gaze, Jocelyn tactfully

walk you,” Harrison

“Thanks.”

off then.”

drive safe.” Daisy’s face lit up with warmth as she spoke to Harrison, her enthusiasm unmatched even by

downstairs, Jocelyn let out a

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

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

paused, then drove off, “Not looking good?”

thing Melvin didn’t come

visit less often then,” Harrison said as he drove out of the

“Mine.”

you. He’s taking on things he wouldn’t normally for your sake. Give him some time. He’ll figure it out.”

high benchmark before.

her. “Your Mr. Right will clear any obstacle for your

She had thought that getting past Melvin would lead to a happy ending, but she

her wondering how

they arrived at her apartment, Jocelyn

“Thanks.”

stayed in the car. “I

“Sure.”

door and waved goodbye.

drove off

turned the corner, another car approached from

the brief moment their paths crossed, the drivers recognized each other.

and Melvin saw

cars passed by, but Harrison’s expression turned ice

surprised by the elevator doors opening

to see Melvin stepping

are you doing here?”

“Looking for you.”

you I wouldn’t

her to

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