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,

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“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.”

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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

immediately, Ellison let out a soft

was him figuring out her true feelings. She couldn’t help but feel a little embarrassed and

coldly, his tone sharp as if the words themselves were enough to frustrate him.

yet here he was, still playing

clearly at an all–time low.

do,” Joycelyn replied, unsure of what else to say, deciding to just give up on the conversation.

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Chapter 89

comped, would be bothered

didn’t dare, worried he might

about to glance back out the window, she heard a lick. She turned her head slightly,

before she could react, Ellison’s large hand grabbed her

you doing?” she asked, trying to free

steam,” Ellison said, holding her chin and tilting her head

kissed her–a deep, passionate kiss,

nstead locking her gaze with his–his eyes dark, intense.

tried to push him away, but

walking by outside, yet Ellison

suffocating from the intensity of the kiss. It wasn’t until she was red that

the face

a strand of silver. “Still

breathless, stared at him, her face flushed and eyes misty.

her seatbelt, then hit the gas to drive home.

on the rooftop of the building, talking on the phone, when she happened to see the two of them

car until it disappeared from sight, then she called her brother. “Kingston, I think Isolde’s recovery is going well. Do you think

the car.

Ellison would

his seatbelt and, without a word, helped

considerate, the next second, the seat reclined, and she was lying

sliding over from the driver’s seat, and hovered over her. Her petite frame fit comfortably in the luxurious seat of the Rolls Royce, but with Ellison pressing