Ellison And Joycelyn: A Love Beyond The Rules

Chapter 88

When Leah saw that Joycelyn didn’t respond, her smile turned a litle awkward. T I just wanted to be friends, and I may have overstepped.”

didn’t mean to put Mrs. Grant on the spot.

Leah not only gave herself an easy way out but also gave Joycelyn an escape, though it made Joycelyn seem even more uncomfortable,

With a faint smile, Joycelyn replied, “Leah, you’re overthinking just slow to warm up, and most of my time goes to being with Ellison. I’m not sure I’d have time to chat even if we exchanged contact info. Besides, taking care of Isolde is more important. Our matters can wait,”

She didn’t want to ignore the topic and risk Isolde thinking she wasn’t interested in having children, so she used the excuse of building relationships with Ellison to dodge the question.

After all, no elder wants to see their younger relatives unhappy of without children.

Her calm, measured response, despite not wearing any flashy brands, radiated an air of quiet elegance that handled the situation perfectly.

Leah’s smile faded a little as she realized Joycelyn had skillfully sidestepped her.

“Isolde, I really envy you. You have such a wonderful granddaughter–in–law. Now I understand why Mr. Grant keeps you hidden like a treasure and doesn’t tell others about you,” Leah said with a sweet, almost overly flattering tone.

Joycelyn, ever observant, picked up on the subtle implication–that their marriage, kept private, made it seem like something to be hidden, like an affair.

She wasn’t upset, though. Her expression remained neutral as she shrugged sheepishly, her eyes soft with affection as she looked at Ellison. “My husband is so good to me, and Isolde is so kind to me too. I really feel like the happiest person in the world.”

She declared her love for Ellison in front of everyone, even using a term of endearment.

Ellison’s lips curled into a gentle smile, and his gaze, filled with affection, made his emotions blatantly evident. Joycelyn felt her face heat up, unable to withstand his intense gaze. She quickly moved to sit beside Isolde, gently linking arms with her. ‘Isolde, with such amazing doctors around, you’ll get better soon. Once you’re well, I’ll not only be with him. but also spend time with you every day.”

unlike Leah’s compliments, and they made Isolde’s mood brighten

a wonderful granddaughter–in–law. I really treasure you more and more,” Isolde said. reaching out to touch Joycelyn’s pale cheek with a loving

up the medical kit, didn’t

your time together. I need to report to my brother about today’s progress.” Leah said

she shot Ellison a lingering

was out the door. her smile turned into something more sly and subtle.

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pressure from him, and I already feel so much better,” folde commented, satisfied with Leah’s

to Joycelyn that Leal was

does the weather affect you like this? Do you always have pain when the seasons change!” Joycelyn asked with genuine

with a knowing smile. “But with

think you’ll be ready to go home? That way Ellison and I can care for you and

recover quickly, especially since she had such a warm and loving vibe.

plenty of people. I wouldn’t want to interrupt you two

at caring for others, Ellison said

a playful look. He was stoking the fire again. Earlier, he had been quiet during the

handle it.

was putting her

go home soon. It’s so quiet at our place, just the two of us,” Joycelyn said, trying to make her point about wanting the house to feel more lively and full of family,

full of life. But I’ve heard that when parents are happy, the children

clarification after her comment.

she had just shot

as he leaned back on the couch. His eyes sparkled with something mischievous, and Joycelyn could feel the heat on her face rising with