Ellison And Joycelyn: A Love Beyond The Rules

Chapter 15

Chapter 15

Her family was a pit of vipers, and the last thing she wanted was to drag him into their poison.

“If I cared about status, we wouldn’t be married, Ellison stated, his handsome features cast in elevator shadows

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“What?” She dabbed her eyes, studying him. She had always thought their marriage had been purely impulsive. She now wondered if he had investigated her background beforehand.

“No family could outrank mine.” His voice carried no emotion beyond cold fact. “Protecting one’s wife is basic duty.”

Relief and gratitude washed through her. Without him, things could have ended horrifically.

“Thank you.” Her voice caught. “I thought marriage would fix everything Instead, I’ve only made it your problem too.” She’d hoped marriage would be her escape from this toxic family, but now she’d dragged him into this mess.

“If you want-“she began softly.

“Enough,” he cut off her attempt at offering divorce. “We’re going home.”

The elevator doors opened and he released her hand.

Still overwhelmed by emotional pressure, she barely registered the loss of contact. Her spirits had hit rock bottom, and the thought of going home filled her with dread.

Given Ellison’s icy nature, he wouldn’t simply tolerate being insulted by the Mercers and dismissed as a gold–digger. Their accusations had sown the seeds of their own destruction

“Did you drive here?” She sniffled.

“Yes,” he replied simply.

“They’re probably watching from above. Your car would give everything away–maybe take mine?” she suggested.

His expression spoke volumes.

Eight faces pressed against upstairs windows as Ellison folded his frame into Joycelyn’s tiny car.

when she could’ve married money.” Her

“Iris, stay out of it. This is for your own good–or she is a waste 4 faise.”

Iris protested

just need to focus

dare retort, her tears falling

have me, Moin; Octavia cooed, linking arms with her other. “We’re family–we need you even if she

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least you understand.” Iris

wouldn’t

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sit straight in the cramped car. He’d already asked his assistant to

to wait while he gets

yet?” He changed the

full of anger and anxiety to feel hunger. Im not hungry. Besides, I still need to buy bedding and stuff. You should go ahead and

darkening. His curt

grocery shop and cook at home?” she

don’t cook.” His

actually–perfect way to thank you for the car. Her mood

you need,” he explained, speaking more than usual. It was unlike him to elaborate so much, but

awkward?” She hesitated. She understood the power of wealth and influence–one word from him and everything. would be taken

But hav

the company, handle their personal matters gave her pause. She

avoiding crowds too,” she conceded “Just have him send what you like.”

handed her his unlocked phone. “Call William.” His focus

to keep this

right hand. He knows more than

“Could I just call while

out.” His patience

delivered for dinner at home, making sure to include whatever Ellison

about you? What do you like to eat?” Ellison asked at a red

picky.” Years of dependence had erased her preferences. Having enough was luxury enough.

the most expensive. His approach was straightforward–he never struggled with decisions. He

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