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.

She spotted a shop outside the entrance. “Let me get

for that. Let’s go straight up,” he said.

him. While Ellison appeared relaxed 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

car and meet you inside,” he said, pulling

own,‘ she insisted, adjusting

a valet and followed her, hands in

here?” She moved like a guilty mouse evading a

preferences,” he said, his eyes studying her with

taking tiny steps to maintain their distance. His eyes tracked her deliberate avoidance, expression unreadable

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

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Chapter 9

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

1 that embarrassing?” he asked.

low profile?” Her eyes darted nervously

and slipped it on. The mask only enhanced

girls nearby scrambling to get a good spot, buzzing

even lower, and she wished she could just disappear and get

her.

the two girls a chilly glance. His imposing presence was enough to

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

did you just call me?” Ellison asked,

approach, she looked up to meet his gaze. Feeling a shiver run down her spine, she

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

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