Ellison And Joycelyn: A Love Beyond The Rules

Chapter 35

Chapter 35

“Uh, could you help me take the crate down? I’m afraid if I put it on the floor, the puppy might run off,” Joycelyn said, feeling a bit awkward as she glanced at William.

The puppy was so small, and it had an injured paw, so she hadn’t put a leash on it.

“Of course.” William kindly helped her take the puppy’s things out of the trunk and carry them to the back door of the villa.

He even went so far as to set up the crate and arrange the bedding for her, doing everything with the utmost care.

“Thank you, but I can handle it from here. You can go back to whatever you were doing,” Joycelyn said gratefully.

Not wanting to trouble him any further, she placed the little puppy into the crate and quickly tidied up the food and other supplies she’d bought.

“Rocky, stay here and be a good boy, okay? I’m going to make dinner now,” she said.

“Mrs. Grant… Mr. Grant is very particular about cleanliness,” William said, his tone polite but carrying a hint of friendly advice. “I’ve already ordered dinner for you both. You should freshen up first, then join Mr. Grant for the meal”

“Oh, okay, thank you so much, Joycelyn replied, feeling thankful.

She thought, I need to clean up properly–I will also have to change out of these clothes, or I might upset Ellison. That won’t be good.”

After speaking, she gently patted the little puppy’s soft fur. “Be good, I’ll come check on you

later

The little puppy sat there, wagging its tail. It looked perfectly well–behaved, but as soon as Joycelyn walked away, it started barking, “Woof! Woof–woo!”

The new surroundings made the puppy feel uneasy. Its sharp little barks cut through the quiet of the villa, making the sound even more noticeable.

Joycelyn had just reached the stairs when she heard the incessant barking. Her heart skipped a beat, and she immediately turned back, hurrying down to the puppy’s side. She quickly gave it a toy and some chew treats to help calm it down.

you keep it up. Mr. Grant will get angry, and we’ll both be in trouble,” she said

soothe it.

it wagged its tail enthusiastically. It was incredibly sweet. But as soon as Joycelyn turned to leave again, it started

noise. She then went back upstairs, took a quick shower, and washed

emerged from the bathroom, feeling fresh and clean, she was just in time to hear the master bedroom door

and black plaid robe, loosely tied at the waist, his black hair still damp and falling messily

his usual sharp, businesslike demeanor at the office, he looked much more relaxed and at case now. He seemed less tense than when he’d looked so unhappy in the garage

earlier, but I just felt sorry for the puppy, I played with it

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Chapter 35

comforting

Joycelyn said, taking a few steps forward and speaking softly,

at her. His expression was stern, his gaze

again. She lowered her gaze, puffing out her cheeks nervously, and began to fidget, blowing air from side to side in her

crossed a line. Whenever she brought up the puppy,

cupped her face. His deep voice

brief moment, her expression seemed tinged with

apologetic smile. “Of course,

the first time, a

to wash disinfect. Don’t

up pand

bit strict, but at least he had agreed to let

stay.

was about to suggest going downstairs for dinner, they heard the little puppy begin to bark again, its cries filling the silence.

the puppy’s a little scared in this unfamiliar place. It’s only a month old and feels insecure,” Joycelyn quickly

she rushed out of the room,

door, and squatted in front of the crate, watching the little puppy wagging its

understand, and kept

opened the crate and scooped the puppy up into her arms,