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.

she could’ve married money.” Her

“Iris, stay out of it. This is for your own

Iris protested

problem anymore. She’s married. You just need to

didn’t dare retort, her tears falling

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

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understand.” Iris

that Joycelyn wouldn’t let her mother suffer alone.

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barely sit straight in the cramped car. He’d already

Want to wait while he gets the car? Joycelyn watched

yet?” He changed

rushed over straight from work her stomach was too full of anger and anxiety to feel

his face darkening. His curt tone matched his

shop and cook at home?” she ventured.

cook.” His brows

do! Pretty well actually–perfect way to thank you for the

explained, speaking more than usual. It was unlike him to elaborate so much, but he seemed concerned she might misunderstand if he

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

But hav

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

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

William.” His focus

this private. William…”

knows more than you do,”

her stomach kpot. “Could I just call while you

His patience visibly

William to have ingredients delivered for dinner at home, making sure to

like to eat?” Ellison asked

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

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

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