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 some flowers–what’s her favorite? And look,

that. Let’s go straight up,” he said.

about the visit, Joycelyn felt nervous about meeting his grandmother, After all, the elderly lady was his only

I’ll park the car and meet you inside,” he said, pulling up to the curb so she could hop

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

keys to a valet and followed her, hands in his packets,

like a guilty mouse evading a

said, his eyes

something beautiful after all she muttered, taking tiny steps to maintain their distance. His eyes

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

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kept them at

thrust an unopened

that embarrassing?” he asked.

keeping a low profile?” Her eyes darted nervously above

it on. The mask only enhanced his

scrambling to get a good spot, buzzing about who this handsome guy was.

she wished she could just disappear and get

her.

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

should be covered head to toe

did you just call me?” Ellison

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

composed features. The depth of

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