Chapter 176

Jocelyn had already left for work.

Melvin stood on the balcony and took a drag from his cigarette,

He had made promises, promises that needed to be kept.

A knock at the door pulled him away from his thoughts. He strode over to answer it.

Yara handed him a small bag, “This is from Dr. Layla, your medicine.”

Melvin took it.

“Are you heading to the office today?”

He pondered for a moment, then shook his head, “Got some things to handle, won’t make it.”

“Alright then, I’ll be off.”

“Sure.”

After swallowing two pills from the bag, Melvin grabbed the rest and headed out, tossing them into his car’s locker.

He made a stop at the grocery store, filled his cart to the brim, and then drove to Jocelyn’s parents’ place.

As Daisy was about to step out for some shopping, she was startled to see Melvin standing at her doorstep with bags of groceries. “Why didn’t you ring the bell? You scared the daylights out of me.”

“I was about to, Daisy.” Melvin grinned, “Brought some stuff over, planning on cooking dinner here tonight.”

Daisy frowned, puzzled by his behavior.

But she couldn’t turn away someone laden with groceries, so she let him inside.

Melvin greeted Calvin, who was lounging in the living room with the TV remote. After setting down the bags, Melvin inquired about Calvin’s health over the past few days.

“Much better, though still not quite right,” Calvin admitted, visibly thinner after his illness.

“The doctor said it’s normal at first, and it’ll improve with time.” Melvin replied.

Calvin nodded, “I know. Got a follow-up appointment tomorrow.”

“I’ll drive you,” Melvin offered.

short walk from here.” Calvin didn’t want to impose, “You’ve got your own business to

Melvin insisted.

argue, Calvin relented, “We’ll

Leave dinner to me tonight.” Melvin rolled up his sleeves and

Daisy asked Calvin in a hushed tone, “What’s he up to?”

idea,” Calvin shrugged, “Let him

to ignore Melvin’s existence, yet her gaze kept wandering to the kitchen,

he’s from. Everyone’s gotta eat,” Calvin replied, unconcerned. “He seems aloof, but his

not about his heart, I just worry about Jocelyn

marriages. She feared that Melvin’s wealth and business acumen might make Jocelyn, a mere teacher, seem undervalued by the affluent.

the key. If they’re thinking marriage, they’ll need to

depend on Melvin’s treatment of her.

easy to say, but him…” Daisy still harbored doubts about Melvin.

her. “Jocelyn chose him, and we should support her. If she ever feels wronged,

sigh, Daisy accepted.

Melvin with Harrison once. She always

Chapter 176

her to come home for dinner after

show her that

she saw the

was he

home after

was greeted by the aroma of a delicious meal.

room sofa like queen and king. Then she turned

apron, masterfully handling the kitchen like a chef. She

the kitchen, Jocelyn couldn’t help but

Melvin’s chin lifted

cook? Did the sun rise from the west

hummed, “Didn’t my cookery prove enough last time? No need to show off unless

today?” she asked,

replied with a hint of mystery.

pouted, though her

not have tasted his cooking before, but the fact that he was here busy in

swelled with happiness as she

staring at me like that?” Melvin caught

hard is attractive, but a man who cooks

“Feels like a trap.”

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