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.

doing so well, and I really hope you’re doing well too. The teacher’s at the hospital

pushed Joycelyn gently back into her

resist and sat down, planning

next to Joycelyn. You two

said, pulling Liam into the seat next

remembered that he was quite introverted. During the year they sat together, they

it wasn’t for her curiosity about his role in Ruby’s team, Joycelyn wouldn’t

quiet and reserved, his attire plain, there was a striking difference: he wore a Rolex worth over

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had seen this watch before when she bought

you do now?” she asked casually.

I do some tech development, Liam replied, clearly uneasy. He kept his eyes fixed on

you work

can’t really say,” Liam replied, shaking his

a person who preferred to keep to himself. So,

attention back to chatting with Lucy.

between the classmates. The women

chatting with everyone and seemed to be

pouring drinks for Liam, with increasingly exaggerated compliments.

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

immediately nudged Caroline, signaling for her to act.

I’ve already sent the photos. My people are

was texting Ellison, she was stopped by Liam.

hurrying up

and turned around, “What’s up?”

you. I hope you don’t mind,” Liam said, looking

husband knew I was

thank–you gift. Do you remember when I had a fever before my exams? You bought me some cold medicine. If it weren’t for your kindness, I definitely