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 “Honey,” which was particularly

form of address “Mr. Grant” had

as they walked out. He even made sure to watch over her as

Joycelyn retracted her gaze.

and giving compliments with grace were actually quite simple, and they

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

fear, she was

was filled with

his car dirty, Joycelyn only unwrapped a piece of chocolate.

want some?” she

hungry, 1 just need something to tide me over. The dishes have already been served at the restaurant. We can eat when we get there.”

broke off a piece of chocolate and popped it

bitterness that was replaced by the scent of milk once it hit

buds.

chocolate she

tasted.

and save, and the few times she could afford snacks, this contrast made Joycelyn’s mood

sense of oppression she had always felt was completely relieved and

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

glanced sideways at her.

flickered on and off. Her soft, flawless, and beautiful

yourself,” he said.

that was holding the steering wheel and said in a daze, “Don’t wives in wealthy families need to know everything? Etiquette, taste, and all that

I’m just an average girl. I’ll embarrass him in this circle, right?”

power is greater power, and you and I are that greater power. You don’t have to rely on others. With me around, no one dares to

his domineering and forceful words, Joycelyn pursed

no one dared

why the accident happened. When Ellison said this, his tone was rather

clear eyes and looked at his side

couldn’t help but feel a little

much exposure in public, she thought. ‘Even

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out, there’s such a story behind

be a good father in the future Joycelyn did not know how to comfort him, but she said what she

“Min, you will be a good mother

continued removing the wrapper around a piece

of how to respond in this

motherly love, she had never experienced what true, warm motherly love was like. So, she wasn’t sure if she

her, and she thought, Wait! How come I go from being afraid of lots of things to thinking

arrived, Ellison said. “Let’s get out of the

Joycelyn unbuckled her seatbelt, pushed open the door, and got out of the car, placing the unfinished snacks

as she got out of the car, she suddenly felt

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