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.

no barking, okay? If you keep it up. Mr. Grant will get angry, and we’ll both be in trouble,”

soothe it.

sweet. But as soon as Joycelyn turned to leave again, it started scratching at the crate and

hoping to muffle the noise. She then went back upstairs, took a quick

she emerged from the bathroom, feeling fresh and clean, she was just

his shower as well. He was wearing a light gray and black plaid robe, loosely tied at the waist, his black hair still damp and

he looked much more relaxed and at case now. He seemed less tense than when

puppy, I played with it for a little while and found it

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comforting

brought it home.” Joycelyn said, taking a few steps forward and speaking softly, as if trying

expression was stern, his gaze piercing enough to make anyone fall

She lowered her gaze, puffing out her cheeks nervously, and began to

Whenever she brought up the puppy, his expression grew darker, and it was starting

gently cupped her face. His deep voice dropped low as he spoke,

him. For a brief moment, her

him a small, almost apologetic smile. “Of

for the first time, a slight

though still firm, was less harsh than before. “From now on, if you touch the dog, you have to wash disinfect. Don’t

up pand

bit strict, but at least he had

stay.

the matter was settled and was about to suggest going downstairs for dinner, they heard the little

old and feels insecure,” Joycelyn quickly explained when she saw Ellison frowning again. “I’ll go calm it

waiting for him to reply, she rushed out of the room, moving faster than she’d

the crate, watching the little puppy wagging its tail and

Mr. Grant will get mad and throw us both out,” she said. Of course, the puppy couldn’t understand, and kept pawing at the crate, trying to get out and snuggle

the puppy up into her arms,