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

and don’t bother to bring

dinner, Daisy continued to shower Harrison with

to visit you often. Just don’t get fed up with me,” Harrison

smile.

Harrison. If only he could be her son-in-law. How wonderful that

the gem right in front

Daisy couldn’t help but cast a

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

Harrison chimed

“Thanks.”

be off

face lit up with warmth as she spoke

were downstairs, Jocelyn let out a

buckled up and noticed her demeanor, he asked, “What’s up? I sensed

Jocelyn rested her head on her hand, the weariness seeping through her voice.

then drove off, “Not looking

awful,” Jocelyn admitted, ready to vent. “Good thing Melvin didn’t come today. If he’d

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

“Mine.”

on the steering wheel relaxed slightly. “Melvin’s willingness to meet your parents means he’s serious about you.

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

reassured her. “Your Mr. Right will clear any

to a happy ending, but

how

apartment,

“Thanks.”

Harrison stayed in the car. “I won’t walk you

“Sure.”

car door and

off without lingering.

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

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

saw Melvin, and Melvin

Harrison’s expression turned ice cold.

just entered her apartment, Jocelyn was surprised by the elevator doors

see Melvin

you doing here?”

“Looking for you.”

wouldn’t be coming over tonight?”

her to the couch and sat on the

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