Chapter 84

At 3 40 am., Joycelyn woke up and quietly slipped out from under the covers, trying not to disturb Ellison as she got out of bed. He was still fast asleep, and the soft light made his peaceful handsome face even more mesmerizing.

Joycelyn gently pulled the covers hack up to cover him and reached out to stroke his face, smiling happily as she left the bedroom, careful not to wake him.

The moment the door clicked shut behind her, Ellison reached out, feeling the bed beside him. The sheets were still warm. but there was no sign of the soft woman who had been lying there.

She’s gone.

Ellison opened his eyes, his strong brows furrowing, and immediately threw off the covers to get out of bed.

Downstairs, Joycelyn had let Rocky outside to do his business. She was surprised to find that the little guy had already finished and was now waiting patiently for his breakfast.

“Rocky, such a good boy! Already knows how to go potty on his own and waits quietly for mama to feed him.” Joycelyn’s. voice was full of sweetness, her tone full of baby–talk as she looked at the obedient puppy, radiating maternal love.

The little dog sat beside her, wagging its tail and smiling as it waited for its meal.

Joycelyn was completely melted by the sight of him.

“Don’t bring me into this. I don’t have a dog–son, Ellison’s deep voice came from behind her, dripping with displeasure. The puppy turned its head, seeing Ellison’s tall figure approach, and barked immediately.

Ellison narrowed his eyes and glared at the dog.

The little puppy, scared, immediately scurried toward Joycelyn, burying its face in her pajama pants.

Joycelyn, seeing the little dog scared, quickly put the bowl of dog food down and comforted him softly, “Don’t be afraid, he’s a good guy, he’s not mean.”

Rocky kept burrowing into Joycelyn’s lap, still trembling.

Seeing his sad little face, Ellison almost wanted to throw him our

Unable to resist, Ellison took out his phone and googled how old a dog should be before it can be neutered.

After reading the results, he muttered coldly, “You little brat, I’ll let you get through a couple more months, and then I’ll take you for the operation.”

Rocky whimpered and immediately clung to Joycelyn’s legs.

puppy’s head and said, “Don’t worry, we’ll have breakfast first, then I’ll

help but mutter softly. “Why do you have to get up early to fight with a puppy?” Her voice was light, tinged with a playful pout.

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watched he puppy eat

little dog froze for a moment, and its eyes wandered around clearly distracted. It had stopped eating

had woken up grumpy like a lion with its for standing on end, and she dared not go against

tense that she finally couldn’t resist asking, “Aren’t you going for

his

words, the puppy trembled, and

Ellison might really do something to the little dog, stayed put, squatting by Rocky with her slippers on, her hule feet

from above, watching her awkward movements, almost made

is going well. He knows to go potty by himself now, so we won’t have to watch him

looked a little stunned

asked, “What are you still crouching there for? Won’t he eat by himself?”

and stood up

and whining a little. He looked at

to comfort the puppy

like both Ellison and the dog were being wronged, making

to visit grandma for lunch.”

couldn’t resist turning back and comforting Rocky, “Good boy, eat your breakfast…”

words, Ellison’s face showed disbelief, ve never seen anyone feed their dog at six in the

a better life than me,”

eat, and then go play when he’s full,” Joycelyn continued to spoil Rocky, giving him another affectionate scratch on the

and disinfect. I’ll

replied, his tone almost laced with subtle

while. I’ll go shower and change,” Joycelyn said, keenly aware that Ellison’s obsessive cleanliness might mean

went upstairs, Ellison fixed his gaze on the white little puppy, his

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him and then immediately ran

Ellison muttered, finally sing

up to a scenario where he was heating the bed while

of rest, she should have gone

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