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.

at a few trinkets?” His eyes sparked with

heat rushing to her

here.” She

followed her inside, carrying the box with one eyebrow raised his handsome features wearing their

“Are we heading to the office

a separate taxi. Best to avoid any gossip. Between her mask and denture posture, she

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assistant trailing her imposing less.

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with her gentle,

you usually

bad weather, she answered

Did you

brightened

car today. Tomorrow you’ll choose

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

But I can’t handle million–dollar cars,” she

him laugh. Walking closer, he tilted her chin up. “You weren’t this shy when exploring my abs that

whole body burned with embarrassment, her eyes flickering with protest. “Public place! Keep your

him untouched. Public opinion terrified her, especially given his status

wife, Joycelyn, not a fugitive,” he sighed. “Though I worry you’d faint

Her gaze dropped. Tm nobody. You’re elite. Different worlds”

bet he couldn’t possibly understand her position. If they ever separated, his life would go on unchanged, but she’d be forever marked. People would

trust him

She had no idea what had possessed her that drunken night. And then,

valet brought their car around and opened

grab a cab!” She turned to f

passenger seat with the wooden

you?” he asked

works fine,” she

far from my place. His tone held fond exasperation Ther scooter’s too

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