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.

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

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

We need to show proper respect Her earnestness seemed to touch something in him. While Ellison appeared relaxed about the visit, Joycelyn felt nervous about meeting his grandmother, After all, the elderly lady

the car and meet you inside,” he said,

she insisted, adjusting her mask nervously, clearly anxious

a valet and followed her, hands in his packets, gaze coolly

She moved like a guilty mouse evading a ca

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

don’t worry. No one can resist something beautiful after all she muttered, taking tiny

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

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aura kept them at bay.

an unopened mask at him. “You’re

embarrassing?”

just 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

it on. The mask only enhanced his forbidden

overheard two girls nearby scrambling to get a good spot, buzzing about who this handsome guy was.

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

her.

was enough to silence the chattering girls, who immediately cowered

attention.” She wondered if she should be covered head to toe next time, though it was not like they would be going out together much in the future anyway.

did you just call me?” Ellison

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

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