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.

it up. Mr. Grant will get angry, and we’ll both

soothe it.

its big eyes brightened, and it wagged its tail enthusiastically. It was incredibly sweet. But

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

clean, she was just in time to

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

at the office, he looked much more relaxed and at case now. He seemed less tense

I just felt sorry for the puppy,

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comforting

a few steps forward and speaking softly, as if trying

was stern, his

immediately tensed up again. She lowered her gaze,

realized she had probably crossed a line. Whenever she brought up the puppy, his expression grew darker,

her face. His deep voice dropped low as he spoke, “Don’t let this

brief moment, her expression seemed tinged with a hint of sadness,

apologetic smile. “Of course, I understand. You’re

first time, a slight smile tugged at

have to wash disinfect. Don’t bring it into the house, and definitely don’t let it on the bed. If

up pand

I understand, Joycelyn said, nodding obediently. It was a bit strict, but at least he had agreed to let the

stay.

going downstairs for dinner, they heard the little puppy begin to bark again,

unfamiliar place. It’s only a month 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 ever moved before.

opened the door, and squatted in front of the crate, watching the little puppy wagging its tail and looking up at

couldn’t understand, and kept pawing at the crate, trying to get out and snuggle with Joycelyn. It

up into her arms, giving it a