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.

481

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.

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

that. Let’s go straight up,” he

touch something in him. While Ellison appeared relaxed about the visit, Joycelyn felt nervous about meeting his grandmother, After all, the elderly lady was

park the car and meet you inside,” he said,

adjusting

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

here?” She moved like a guilty mouse evading a ca

he said, his eyes

all she muttered, taking tiny steps to maintain

whispered and pointed at his

Mon, Feb 10

Chapter 9

kept them at bay.

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

that embarrassing?” he

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

on. The mask only enhanced his forbidden attractiveness, like a movie star trying–and failing–to go

good spot,

could just disappear and get away from the gorgeous superstar

her.

imposing presence was

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

call me?” Ellison asked, his tone serious.

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

composed features. The depth of his gaze carried an undeniable authority

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255