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.

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

more often, and don’t bother to bring

to shower

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

smile.

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

see the gem right in front of

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

mother’s sharpening gaze, Jocelyn tactfully said, “Mom, Dad,

Harrison chimed in.

“Thanks.”

be off

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

downstairs, Jocelyn let

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

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

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

didn’t come today. If he’d

visit less often then,” Harrison said as he drove out of the neighborhood. “Are you

“Mine.”

“Melvin’s willingness to meet your parents means he’s serious about you. He’s taking on things he wouldn’t normally for your sake.

so sure, especially with Harrison setting such a high benchmark before. It seemed

“Your Mr. Right will clear any obstacle

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

left her wondering how Melvin would handle

apartment,

“Thanks.”

the car. “I won’t walk

“Sure.”

car door and

off

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

moment their paths crossed, the drivers recognized

saw Melvin, and Melvin saw him.

but Harrison’s expression turned ice cold.

was surprised by the elevator doors

see Melvin stepping

doing

“Looking for you.”

text you I wouldn’t be

ushered her to the couch and sat on the coffee table, ready

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