Chapter 112

Chapter 112

An hour later, Joycelyn changed into an elegant vintage–style dress.

Pouting, she reluctantly linked arms with Ellison and went downstairs.

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Compared to the gentle, playful smile she had when going upstairs, when she came back down, her face, without a trace of makeup, looked as though it had been dusted with a layer of blush. Her complexion, pale yet with a hint of pink, glowed from her face all the way to the back of her ears.

Although the collar of her dress had buttons, she had them all fastened neatly and even lowered her head from time to time to check if any of the kiss marks left by Ellison were visible,

Fortunately, he didn’t do anything else, considering she hadn’t had dinner yet.

To prevent her from wearing a low–cut dress, he actually kissed her body and left intimate kiss marks all over.

Fortunately, he just left an inconspicuous kiss mark on her neck. With her hair down, it would not be visible.

I’m so hungry, and I’m going to starve to death,” Joycelyn mumbled, starting to voice her dissatisfaction.

“Wait for me.” Ellison let go of her hand and walked toward the pantry.

Joycelyn stood there patiently and waited, glancing at Rocky, who was staying obediently in the crate.

“Be good,” she said. “Wait for Mommy to come home and accompany you.” Out of love, she added some dog food for the

puppy

and opened a box of snacks to put in its bowl.

When she was young, she was always hungry, Now, she wished she could prepare all the delicious food for Rocky

It was as if doing so could heal the unhappy child she once was.

“Let’s go.” When Joycelyn heard Ellison’s voice, she immediately stood up and lifted her skirt as she walked over.

“What did you get?” Joycelyn asked, looking at the paper bag he was holding.

Ellison reached out to hold Joycelyn, who was wearing high heels, and replied gently. “Some snacks. Just to tide us over on

the way.

Joycelyn was surprised. She didn’t watch where she was stepping, letting Ellison lead her outside.

Her clear eyes were sparkling, looking as if they were filled with dazzling stars as she stared at Ellison’s well–defined profile.

“Mr. Grant, you’re such a nice person,” Joycelyn said sweetly after staring for a while.

did not address him as

“Mr. Grant” had a profound emotional

holding Joycelyn’s hand as they walked out. He even made sure to watch over her as she descended the steps,

retracted her

and giving compliments with grace were actually quite simple, and

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the front passenger seat and buckled her seatbelt, sitting in a luxury car worth

the initial fear, she was much

bag, which was filled with

dirty, Joycelyn

you want some?”

not super hungry, 1 just need something to tide me over. The dishes have already been served at the

piece of chocolate and popped it

without being overwhelming, with a slight bitterness that was replaced by the

buds.

the best chocolate she had ever ta

tasted.

scrimp and save, and the few times she could afford snacks, this

felt was completely relieved and

improve to become a better Mrs. Grant?” Joycelyn asked, a bit curious.

glanced sideways

Her soft, flawless, and beautiful face

yourself,”

wheel and said in a daze, “Don’t wives in wealthy families need to know

families are all socialites and heiresses. I’m just an

you need to know is that the only thing that can defeat power is greater power, and you and I are that greater power. You don’t have to rely on others. With me around,

forceful words, Joycelyn pursed her lips, then

and no one dared to talk behind his back.

were very well–known, which was why the accident happened. When Ellison said

and looked at his

help but feel

so low–key, avoiding too much exposure in public, she thought.

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leaked Turns out, there’s such a story behind

not know how to comfort him, but she said what she

and replied, “Min, you will be a good mother too”

and continued removing the wrapper around a piece

shy, unsure of how to respond in this remark

motherly love, she had never experienced what true, warm motherly love was like.

that had just dawned on her, and she thought, Wait! How come I go from being afraid of lots of things to thinking about becoming a

arrived, Ellison said. “Let’s get

her seatbelt, pushed open the door, and got out of the car, placing the

car, but as soon as she got out of the car, she

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