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
more often, and don’t bother to
Daisy continued to shower
here now, so I’ll be over to visit you often. Just don’t get fed up with me,” Harrison said with
smile.
If only he could
ungrateful daughter just couldn’t see the gem
help but cast a couple of
mother’s sharpening gaze, Jocelyn tactfully said, “Mom, Dad, I’m heading out.”
you,” Harrison chimed
“Thanks.”
be off
face lit up with warmth as she spoke to Harrison, her enthusiasm
they were downstairs, Jocelyn let out a sigh
“What’s up? I sensed some tension between
my parents,” Jocelyn rested her head
off, “Not looking good?”
thing Melvin didn’t come today. If he’d seen what went down, he’d drown in
drove out of
“Mine.”
serious about you. He’s taking on
wasn’t so sure, especially with Harrison setting such a high benchmark before.
Harrison reassured her. “Your Mr. Right will clear any
a happy ending, but she hadn’t anticipated
left her wondering how Melvin
her apartment, Jocelyn unbuckled her seat belt.
“Thanks.”
in the car. “I won’t walk you up.”
“Sure.”
car door and
drove off without lingering.
another car approached from the opposite
crossed,
saw Melvin, and
by, but Harrison’s expression turned ice
Jocelyn was surprised by the
to see Melvin stepping out.
you doing here?” she asked.
“Looking for you.”
text you I wouldn’t be coming over tonight?”
hand and led her inside. He ushered her to
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