Ellison And Joycelyn: A Love Beyond The Rules

Chapter 83

Chapter 82

Chapter 82

Joycelyn hurried down the stairs, taking several deep breaths to alm herself as she slowly regained composure.

Ellison had saved her from trouble, and she had gotten a little top carried away.

“Joycelyn, calm down, she muttered to herself, her face turning serious as she headed to the kitchen, trying to ease her emotions by cooking.

About twenty minutes later, Ellison came downstairs.

The once empty, quiet mansion was now filled with the aroma of freshly cooked food.

Unable to resist, Joycelyn pulled out her phone and googled, “I girl confesses her love first, will the guy take it seriously?”

She scrolled through various responses, all mixed, which only made her feel more unsettled.

“Are you done?” Ellison’s deep, clear voice broke through her thoughts.

Joycelyn glanced back, immediately turning off her phone and slipping it into her pocket. “Yes, it’s ready

Ellison, dressed in dark home attire with his hair still slightly damp, stood there with a relaxed aura. Gone was his usual businesslike demeanor, replaced by a laid–back, refined air.

Concerned that he might be hungry. Joycelyn grabbed a large bowl and began serving

Her hands, still raw from the earlier rope burns, accidentally splashed some hot broth while using the fork, causing the scalding liquid to burn her injured wrist.

“Ow…” she

gasped, wincing in

pain.

Ellison quickly stepped over, taking the fork and bowl from her. Put it down, I’ll do it”

“No. I’m fine. I’m not that delicate,” Joycelyn insisted, not letting go.

She didn’t want him doing these small, insignificant tasks given is high status. Part of her felt it was inappropriate, and deep down, she still held some traditional notions of femininity.

her hand that

large, warm hand enveloped hers completely.

slightly, and she looked up at him with a soft,

and the commanding presence in his gaze made her instinctively hold her breath,

to release the fork and bowl

him as he continued to prepare the

or something?” Ellison gave

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sniffed and said. “No, I just think it’s improper for you

chuckled softly. The brief laugh was warm and magnetic almost indulgent.

Joycelyn dared not think too much about it. She recalled what she had read on Google earlier. “If a man truly loves you. he would

they had agreed on a practical marriage

thought, Ellison slowly spoke up, “If serving you a dish is beneath your dignity, then what about when

froze, her lips tightening,

be busy by washing her hands and tidying up the

stayed fixed on her small, busy figure as he smiled again.

a bit more.” Joycelyn stood at the

remarked as he finished

intermittent, with

that’s how you see it, then there’s nothing I can do,” Joycelyn replied nonchalantly, throwing in a

lightly in response..

the two bowls of pasta to the

behind, bringing over the fruit she had washed

of tomato and

and ate whatever was available.

dare to say anything, worried she might accidentally say the

peaceful, and the atmosphere was warm but

took the initiative to clean up in the kitchen, she washed and wiped down the dishes while Ellison sat at the table,

forced small talk, nor was

finally broke the silence, “You should rest at home for the next couple of days. If

“I have some red marks on my hands. I’ll go see Isolde after they fade.

the bruises on her

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