Ellison And Joycelyn: A Love Beyond The Rules

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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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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