Ellison And Joycelyn: A Love Beyond The Rules

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.

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

go straight

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

car and meet you inside,” he said, pulling up

manage on my own,‘ she insisted, adjusting her mask nervously, clearly anxious about

parking himself, he tossed his keys to a valet and followed her, hands in his packets, gaze coolly assessing her

are you here?” She moved like a guilty mouse evading

don’t know her preferences,” he said, his eyes studying her with

tiny steps to maintain their distance. His eyes tracked her

help staring–especially young women who whispered and pointed at his model–worthy looks.

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kept them

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

1 that embarrassing?” he

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

word, he grabbed the mask and slipped it on. The mask only

a good spot, buzzing about

she could just disappear and get away from the gorgeous superstar beside

her.

chilly glance. His imposing presence was enough to silence the chattering girls, who immediately cowered

covered head to toe next time, though it was not like they would be going out together much in the

me?” Ellison

his approach, she looked up to meet his gaze. Feeling a shiver

hint of displeasure darkening his otherwise composed features. The depth of