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.
was as if Harrison was a dear son returned home, while
more often, and don’t bother to bring anything.”
Daisy continued to shower Harrison
so I’ll be over to visit you often. Just don’t get fed up with me,” Harrison said
smile.
said warmly. She genuinely liked Harrison. If only he could be her son-in-law. How
see the gem right in front
cast a couple of
sharpening gaze, Jocelyn tactfully said, “Mom, Dad, I’m heading out.”
Harrison
“Thanks.”
off
warmth as she spoke to Harrison, her enthusiasm
Jocelyn let out a sigh of
and noticed her demeanor, he asked, “What’s up? I sensed
parents,” Jocelyn rested her head
off, “Not looking good?”
come today. If he’d
then,” Harrison said as he drove out of the neighborhood. “Are you
“Mine.”
the steering wheel relaxed slightly. “Melvin’s willingness to meet your parents means he’s serious about you. He’s taking
Harrison setting such a high benchmark before. It seemed unlikely her
Right will clear any obstacle
Melvin would lead to a happy
left her wondering how Melvin
at her apartment, Jocelyn
“Thanks.”
Harrison stayed in the car. “I won’t
“Sure.”
car door and
off without lingering.
approached from the opposite direction.
the brief moment their paths crossed, the drivers
and Melvin
but Harrison’s
entered her apartment, Jocelyn was surprised by
to see Melvin
you doing
“Looking for you.”
text you I wouldn’t
her inside. He ushered her to the couch and
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