Chapter 10
Chapter 10
Ignoring Joycelyn’s pleading glances about the marriage license lison settled into his chair with the air of an honored guest.
“Get well soon, Grandma. We need you for the wedding ceremony,” he announced casually.
A jolt of panic shot through Joycelyn. “Wedding ceremony? That hadn’t been part of their deal.
Reading her alarm, he added smoothly. “Nothing elaborate–justan intimate family gathering at home.”
Relief softened Joycelyn’s features. A small ceremony seemed manageable.
“Finally, something to live for!” Isolde’s face glowed with newfound energy as she beamed at Joycelyn.
“Indeed–you’ll need your strength to spoil those great–grandchildren!” Luna joked.
Joycelyn’s head snapped toward Ellison, but he merely offered that infuriatingly calm smile.
Outside the hospital room, Joycelyn’s face buried beneath her mask. Though she’d refused the priceless bracelet, her new grandmother–in–law had pressed a wooden box of modest gifts upon her.
Ellison carried the box, watching with amusement as his wife practically fled down the corridor.
“This is a private facility,” he remarked, matching her pace effortlessly. “Complete discretion guaranteed”
“I know,” she mumbled. This was clearly a premium medical facility–she could tell from the upscale environment.
“Then why the cat burglar routine?” He cracked open the box, letting the diamond light dance briefly. “These were Grandma’s 18th birthday gifts. She must see something special in you.”
“We can’t accept these!” She halted abruptly. “They’re far too valiable.”
“That emerald bracelet was my
grandfather’s engagement gift, le mentioned casually. “Or did you prefer that instead
“No! They’re both too much.” Her whisper held real panic. On her entry–level salary, such luxuries belonged in another
universe.
me as your husband but balk at a few trinkets?” His eyes sparked with
heat rushing
elevator’s here.” She darted forward.
her inside, carrying the box with one eyebrow raised his handsome features wearing their
she gathered her courage, asking, “Are we heading to the office now?” He responded with a
I should take a separate taxi. Best to avoid any gossip. Between her mask and denture posture, she
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junior assistant trailing her imposing less.
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still slightly swollen from yesterday’s crying, combined with her gentle, refined manner to create an even
usually commute?”
bad weather, she answered honestly.
you have a driver’s
Curiosity brightened
today. Tomorrow you’ll choose one
through her mask, her shock was evident. His cheapest vehicle cost millions–she’d be tabloid fodder! A few–thousand- a–month employee driving a luxury car
Grant. But I can’t handle million–dollar
and that night’s boldness almost made him laugh. Walking closer, he tilted her chin up. “You weren’t this shy when exploring my abs that
embarrassment, her eyes flickering with protest. “Public place! Keep your distancel”
status already drew enough attention–any scandal would destroy her life while leaving him untouched. Public
wife, Joycelyn, not a fugitive,” he sighed. “Though I worry you’d faint if I removed that mask.”
gaze dropped. Tm nobody. You’re elite. Different
life would go on unchanged, but she’d be forever marked. People would
she couldn’t trust him to protect her
night. And then, after that blow–up with her family left her desperate, she’d impulsively rushed to him for
and opened the door for
a cab!” She turned to f
buying you something suitable.” Before she could protest, he’d settled her into the passenger seat with the wooden box, which she clutched carefully, terrified of damaging
interests you?” he asked as he slid behind the
fine,”
tone held fond exasperation
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