Ellison And Joycelyn: A Love Beyond The Rules

Chapter 89

Just a moment ago, in front of Isolde, she softly called him “hushandl

Now, behind his back, she’s addressing him formally as “Mr. Graft”

Ellison’s jawline tightened, his eyes glaring at Joycelyn. His face owed no emotion, but anyone could see the subtle clenching of his jaw and the faint rise of his cheekbones,

%69

“Why are you looking at me like you’re about to devour me? We agreed on getting married, not having kids, she said, trying to break the tension.

It wasn’t that Joycelyn didn’t like kids; on the contrary, she really did.

But their marriage was a bit unconventional, with little emotion foundation, and she feared that a child might not feel the warmth of a loving home.

Ellison scoffed, “Mrs. Grant, with your acting skills, I should open a company and cast you as the lead. By the end of the year, you might even win Best Actress at the awards.”

Joycelyn glanced at him, annoyed, as she buckled her seatbelt, her voice dripping with sarcasm. She couldn’t help but chuckle at the sight of him acting so gruff.

This cold, aloof man spoke with such sharp words.

Joycelyn said, “It’s not that I’m afraid you won’t raise the child well; with your resources, I’m sure you’ll provide a good life” for them. But you’re so busy….

“Can you really be the father that sets the right example? Will you have time to be there for the child? Babies don’t just grow

well on their own, and I don’t think I’m ready for that.”

up

Ellison, however, understood her concern. “Then, if I can do what you’re asking, would you be willing?” he replied, his voice deep and steady.

Joycelyn blinked, surprised. A soft expression formed on her face as she realized that Ellison was willing to accommodate

her.

was caught off

she didn’t respond immediately, Ellison let out a soft chuckle, “Ha, women,” he

her true feelings. She couldn’t help but feel a little embarrassed and flustered. She turned her gaze out the

rather raise a dog than have anything to do with me,” Ellison said coldly, his tone sharp as if the words themselves were enough

was, still playing the

at

nothing I can do,” Joycelyn replied, unsure of what else to say, deciding to just give up on the

1/3

Chapter 89

and comped, would be bothered by

didn’t dare, worried he might get angry and leave her stranded

window, she heard a lick. She

could react, Ellison’s large hand grabbed her chi pulling her face back

you doing?” she asked, trying to free

me to let off some steam,” Ellison said,

without warning, he kissed her–a deep, passionate kiss,

eyes, nstead locking her gaze

her deeper into the kits. She gasped and instinctively tried to push him away, but

walking by outside, yet Ellison didn’t seem

felt like her face was on fire, almost suffocating from the intensity of the kiss. It wasn’t until she was red that

the face

a strand of silver. “Still can’t kiss properly after all this time.

breathless, stared at him, her face flushed and

he fastened her seatbelt, then hit the gas to drive home.

phone, when

her imagine herself in Joycelyn’s place, kissed by Ellison. Her body instantly grew hot with desire. Leah watched the car until it disappeared from sight, then she called her brother. “Kingston, I think Isolde’s recovery

in the car. She stared out at the darkening sky, trying to

that after the half–hour drive, Ellison would leave her alone, but when the

without a word, helped Joycelyn

the next second, the seat

hovered over her. Her petite frame fit comfortably in the luxurious seat of the Rolls Royce, but with Ellison pressing in next to hers,