Ellison And Joycelyn: A Love Beyond The Rules

Chapter 9

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.

the hospital. She spotted a shop outside the entrance. “Let me get some flowers–what’s her favorite? And look, there’s a grocery

that. Let’s go straight

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

the car and meet you inside,” he said, pulling up to the curb so she could hop out.

can manage on my own,‘ she insisted, adjusting her mask nervously,

keys to a valet and followed her, hands

moved like a

his eyes studying

after all she muttered, taking tiny steps to maintain their distance. His eyes tracked her deliberate

and

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Chapter 9

aura kept them at bay.

it on.” Joycelyn thrust an unopened mask at

that embarrassing?” he

a low profile?” Her eyes darted nervously above her mask, her anxiety obvious despite half her

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

good spot, buzzing about who this handsome guy was.

and she wished she could just disappear and get away

her.

chilly glance. His imposing presence was enough to

if she should be covered head to toe next time, though it was not like they would

call me?” Ellison asked, his tone

Feeling a shiver run down her spine, she blinked up

narrowed dangerously, a hint of displeasure darkening his otherwise composed features. The depth of his gaze carried an undeniable authority that made her feel inexplicably nervous.

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