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 stepchild.

come over more often, and don’t bother to bring

to

you often. Just don’t get fed

smile.

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

couldn’t see the gem right in front of her.

couldn’t help but cast a

Jocelyn tactfully said, “Mom, Dad, I’m heading

walk you,” Harrison chimed in.

“Thanks.”

off

up with warmth as she spoke to Harrison, her

let out a sigh of relief.

“What’s up? I sensed some tension

my parents,” Jocelyn rested her head

paused, then drove off, “Not looking

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

out of the neighborhood.

“Mine.”

relaxed slightly. “Melvin’s willingness to meet your parents means he’s serious about you. He’s

such a high benchmark before.

Mr. Right will

a happy ending, but she hadn’t anticipated her parents

wondering how Melvin would

they arrived at her apartment, Jocelyn unbuckled her seat

“Thanks.”

the car. “I won’t walk you

“Sure.”

car door and waved goodbye.

drove off without lingering.

from the opposite direction. Its

their paths crossed, the drivers recognized

Melvin, and Melvin saw

by, but Harrison’s expression turned ice

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

to see Melvin stepping out.

doing here?” she

“Looking for you.”

wouldn’t be coming over

took her hand and led her inside. He ushered her to the couch and sat

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