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.

a shop outside the entrance. “Let me get some flowers–what’s her

go straight up,”

While Ellison appeared relaxed about the visit, Joycelyn felt nervous about meeting his grandmother, After

park the car and meet you inside,” he said, pulling up to

own,‘ she insisted, adjusting her mask nervously,

her, hands

She moved like a guilty mouse

he said, his

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

couldn’t help staring–especially young women who whispered and

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Chapter 9

them

an unopened mask at him. “You’re

1 that embarrassing?”

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

and slipped it on. The mask only enhanced his forbidden attractiveness, like a

overheard two girls nearby scrambling to get a good spot, buzzing

she wished she could just disappear and get away from the gorgeous

her.

was enough to silence the chattering girls,

“I hate attention.” She wondered if she should be covered head to toe next

did you just call me?” Ellison asked, his tone serious.

to meet his gaze. Feeling a shiver run down her spine, she blinked

otherwise composed features. The depth

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