The Unwilling CEO's Love Game novel Chapter 232

With a swift message from Melvin saying: [Okay, on my way.]

Jocelyn was left dumbfounded.

Was he glued to his phone all the time?

The words were out and he had responded, she could almost picture him now sprinting to get to her place.

"Uh... Mom, Dad, we might have one guest to join our lunch," Jocelyn said with a hint of difficulty.

"Who's coming?" Calvin inquired.

"Melvin?" Daisy guessed.

With an awkward chuckle that served as confirmation, Jocelyn watched her parents exchange a quick glance before they hurriedly set aside their cutlery. "Let's whip up a couple more dishes. We've barely touched what's on the table. We can save it for later."

"Do we have to go through all that trouble?" Jocelyn wondered why her parents' attitude toward Melvin had suddenly become so cordial and warm.

"It's Christmas time, dear. It wouldn't be right to serve too simple a meal for a guest," Daisy said, returning to the kitchen.

As Jocelyn watched her food being cleared away, she regretted to have invited Melvin over on a whim.

Seeing her parents bustling about in the kitchen, she felt quite sorry.

Three more dishes were prepared and filled the table to the brim. To an outsider, it might look like they were expecting a crowd.

"Why isn't he here yet?" Calvin peered from the window.

"Jocelyn, give him a call," Daisy suggested, holding baby Euston while occasionally checking the window herself.

Jocelyn forced a bitter smile. "Maybe he was just kidding. Let's not wait."

"He's here!" Calvin announced as he saw a car pulling in.

Jocelyn pursed her lips, observing her parents’ expressions, which were uncannily similar to in-laws awaiting their future son-in-law.

Calvin opened the door. "I'll go down and bring him up."

"Dad, you really don't have to..." Before Jocelyn could finish, Calvin was already on his way.

The situation felt almost identical to receiving a son-in-law.

Jocelyn felt a headache coming on.

As the voices and footsteps from downstairs reached her, she was the one who felt most awkward.

Standing at the doorway with Euston in her arms, Daisy greeted with a smile, "Come in."

"Merry Christmas," Melvin replied politely. "Sorry for the intrusion on such a day."

"It's nothing, really. We're just having a casual meal," Daisy said, stepping aside.

Melvin entered, arms laden with various bags as if he’d been out shopping for provisions, followed by Calvin carrying a few more.

"These are Christmas gifts for you," Melvin said as he set the bags aside.

"Thank you." Daisy was overwhelmed by the extravagance.

Switching his shoes, Melvin glanced at Jocelyn, sensing her displeasure at his arrival.

But since he was there, he resolved to make the best of the meal.

"Let's sit down and eat," Calvin urged, welcoming everyone to the table.

Melvin took his place beside Jocelyn.

Seeing her cold demeanor, he feigned hurt. "You invited me for lunch, and now why it seems like I'm not welcome?"