Ellison And Joycelyn: A Love Beyond The Rules

Chapter 72

After Joycelyn spoke, she noticed Tenley’s face darken immediately.

She gave a soft smile, as if her previous sharp words had just been a joke.

After all, when someone makes things difficult for her, there’s no need to be too concerned with saving face.

“Joycelyn, what’s that supposed to mean? Who are you disgusted with?” Tenley’s voice immediately rose, full of anger.

“Isn’t that the case?” Lucy chimed in, unafraid of Tenley’s fury.

The tension in the air thickened, and the other guests started to intervene.

“Come on, everyone, we’re all old classmates here, let’s keep things civil. This is the teacher’s birthday party, after all. Both of you beautiful ladies, please cool down.”

“Yes, let’s all sit down and wait for dinner to start.”

Two classmates, known for livening up the atmosphere, quickly stepped in to smooth things over, trying to divert attention away from the conflict.

“Looks like the teacher won’t be coming today, he’s feeling a bit under the weather. My gift’s already been delivered, so I’ll let

you

all enjoy the evening.” Joycelyn placed her gift with the others and, not wanting to linger, made her way towards the door.

Caroline nudged Tenley and gave her a look.

Though Tenley still looked displeased, she responded, “Joycelyn, I was too brash earlier. I truly hope you’re doing well, and I apologize. Let me toast to you with the first drink.”

Tenley, without hesitation, picked up a glass of wine and drank it in one go.

Joycelyn was skeptical. Something about this seemed off.

she said, “Oh, it’s just an old class reunion. We’re all doing so well, and I

Joycelyn gently back into

didn’t resist and sat down, planning

You

the seat next to Joycelyn.

During the year they sat together, they barely exchanged a word, other than asking for homework and the occasional

his role in Ruby’s

still seemed quiet and reserved, his attire plain, there was a striking difference: he wore a Rolex worth over 150 thousand dollars, clearly

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seen this watch before when she bought a gift

do now?”

replied, clearly uneasy. He kept his eyes

company do you work for?” Joycelyn asked

replied, shaking

didn’t like to share details about his work, likely a person

attention back to chatting

the meal, there was plenty of boasting and comparisons between the classmates. The women especially were showing off

saleswoman, had no trouble chatting with everyone and seemed to be getting along well with

kept pouring drinks for

Joycelyn, so she got up to excuse herself, claiming she needed to use the restroom,

nudged Caroline, signaling for her

worry. I’ve already sent the photos. My people

texting Ellison, she was stopped

wait,” Liam called, hurrying

stopped and turned around,

don’t mind,” Liam said, looking

not appropriate. I’m married. If my husband knew I was accepting gifts from other men, he’d be upset,” Joycelyn replied

I had a fever before my exams? You bought me some cold medicine. If it