Chapter 9

Chapter 9

Joycelyn’s smile froze. She took back what she said about him not being petty.

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Ellison wanted to take her out for breakfast, but she absolutely refused to go with him, worried they’d be recognized. With no other choice, he went to get takeout instead.

“Don’t even think about eating in the car,” he warned, his perfectionism showing.

“I’ll wait,” she promised, hugging the paper bags despite her growing stomach. It wasn’t until they reached city hall that she finally started wolfing down her breakfast.

The city hall proved wonderfully efficient–twenty minutes for paperwork, and that thin paper now declared them husband

and wife.

Staring at the marriage license, reality hit Joycelyn like a thunderbolt. She was now Mrs. Grant. She had actually gotten married, and to Ellison Grant of all people.

“What about your family?” The question slipped out before she could stop it

Just my grandmother. My parents passed early.” His matter–of–fact tone masked any emotion. “Tll take you to meet her.”

His uncomplicated family structure surprised her. ‘Much simpler than my mess, she thought with relief.

“Great. Anything I should know?” she asked carefully.

Just convince her we’re madly in love.” His expression remained neutral despite the loaded request.

outside the entrance.

that. Let’s go straight up,” he

about the visit, Joycelyn felt nervous about meeting his grandmother, After all, the elderly lady was his only family–no parents, no siblings–and here he was, running this huge business empire. They must be

and meet you inside,” he said, pulling up to the curb so she

insisted, adjusting her mask nervously, clearly anxious about being

her, hands

She moved like a

know her preferences,” he said, his eyes studying her with unreadable intensity.

she muttered, taking tiny steps to maintain

women who whispered and pointed at his model–worthy

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kept them at bay.

Put it on.” Joycelyn thrust an unopened mask at him. “You’re too noticeable.”

embarrassing?” he asked.

good–looking. What happened to keeping a low profile?” Her eyes darted nervously above her mask, her anxiety obvious despite half her face

he grabbed the mask and slipped it on. The mask only enhanced

girls nearby scrambling to get a good spot, buzzing about who

dropped even lower, and she wished she could just disappear and get away from the gorgeous superstar

her.

imposing presence was enough to silence the chattering girls,

should be covered head to toe next time, though it was not

just call me?” Ellison asked, his tone

Feeling a shiver

otherwise composed features. The depth of his gaze carried an undeniable authority that made

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