Chapter 77

Chapter 77

Joycelyn explained her actions, hoping to avoid any misunderstanding between them.

However, after she finished, Ellison’s gaze grew even deeper

As she looked into his penetrating eyes, Joycelyn’s heart raced faster, and her breding bronce don

‘Was I overthinking things? Joycelyn thought,

Just as she was trying to understand his thoughts, Ellison suddenly let out a low chuckledoop, fich laugh fox carteda hint of charm, making Joycelyn’s ears flush with warmth.

“So, you’re worried about me, afraid I might get hurt or manipulated? Vom potted her down, mileged by met so

his embrace,

Joycelyn’s face turned red, and she averted her gate.

She felt like she was about to dissolve in those intense eyes of his

The dizziness was overwhelming,

Ellison didn’t give her a chance to escape, leaning even closer and softly whispering, “Answer met

Trapped in his arms, Joycelyn finally replied, embarrassed but with a hint of shyness, “Mm–hmmm”

“Don’t worry, only you can manipulate me–no one else has that privilege, Ellison smiled, clearly pleased with her response.

His mood lightened as he picked her up off the table.

Joycelyn instinctively wrapped her arms around his neck and tightened her legs around his waist, afraid she might fall

“But, she’s the strongest one, isn’t she?” Joycelyn whispered as she rested her head on Ellison’s shoulder.

one’s stronger than me. Don’t be scared,” Ellison assured her as he carried her into the master bedroom,

laid her on the bed and said, “Come, sleep with

lay down beside

to sleep in his arms, feeling a sense of calm that she hadn’t experienced

anxiety, as the quiet, dimly lit room was filled with soft moonlight, casting a serene glow on

by chance, felt an unspoken connection growing between

up peacefully, blinking her eyes

accidentally brushed against the firm,

hand

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and she stroked

hand and pressed it back

muscles suddenly became

opened his eyes, his voice hoarse from derp, was wond fox could intoxicate anyone who heard it.

blushed and said shyly, “Didn’t you go for a run this morning?

schedule had always been strictly routine–bed by nine, up by six. Today,

Ellison lazily responded.

who had just woken up didn’t have his usual commanding presence. His soft

eyes, trying to avoid being distracted by his looks. “You should

said, following her suggestion and getting out of

a warmth in her heart from the progress in her relationship

an unexpected

one dared to discuss

said. “Joycelyn, you went to the reunion yesterday,

this ridiculous rumor come from?” Joycelyn felt an uneasy premonition rise within her.

wealthy girl from a prestigious family, getting disfigured in her place…

consequences were too terrible to

yesterday. I was worried Ruby’s temper might get you involved,” Selene said,

to happen. Why would she come after me?” Joycelyn tried to sound calm,

with, right? She runs a chain of beauty salons. Her business has already been shut

of her still felt it was just karma catching up

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