Chapter 140

Chapter 140

“We’re about to dock. Finish up, and we’ll head down,” Joycelyn called out as she came back inside.

She started tidying up and gathering her things, leaving Ellison to his meal.

“Don’t rush,” he said, not bothering to move.

“Take your time. I’m not exactly quick at packing anyway,” she sal, folding clothes efficiently as she worked.

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Her hands worked quickly, sorting everything with practiced ease. Even without ironing, she folded shirts so neatly they could’ve come straight from a store display,

The movements were so smooth and precise, it was the kind of thing that could satisfy anyone with a touch of OCD.

Ellison watched her for a moment before commenting. You’re pretty good at that

“I used to work retail during summer breaks. I folded shirts all day,” she said with a proud little smile, stacking the folded pile to the side.

Folding Ellison’s clothes, though, felt oddly different. It wasn’t just a chore; it gave her a sense of belonging.

It was like her life had quietly settled into this new rhythm as a wife, one she hadn’t expected but somehow felt right.

Joycelyn shook her head to snap herself out of the thought.

“Why are you shaking your head? What’s going on in there?” Ellison asked, his curiosity piqued as he polished off his meal.

“Nothing you’d get,” she shot back with a playful pour.

Ellison raised an eyebrow and took a final sip of his drink before strolling over to her.

“So, who used to handle all your clothes? William?” she asked, glancing up at him.

“At the office, yeah. At home, the housekeeper,” he replied with a shrug.

“And who does the washing?” she pressed, her brows furrowing in curiosity.

There wasn’t a maid around, and the butler rarely showed up. The guy was practically a mystery.

He smirked. “No one. I never wear anything twice.”

Joycelyn stared at him, momentarily speechless.

you some money,” she said, standing up and

Ellison’s eyes sparkled.

to hand over the money you’d have spent on

forehead lightly.

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Lucy’s advice, “If you were going to stick with

of it.

In this case, settling for

up the suitcase

Ellison grabbed the handle from

a finger, he seemed

Grant, not only are you drop–dead handsome, but you’re thoughtful too. I think I’m

hanging around Leon too much. His bad habits are starting to rub

words sounded dismissive, the faint smile on his

Honestly,

a mix of chaos and comedy, and shook her head.

started snapping pictures of the beautiful

capturing shot after shot. Occasionally, she pointed it at Ellison,

can’t keep any of them on my phone. If someone found them, I’d be doomed,” she teased, snapping a quick shot of

was the one on their marriage certificate. No personal couple

send you a few new phones tomorrow, ones just for private

blinked, caught off guard. “Wait,

this

I am too handsome for you not to take a picture,” Ellison said casually,

Maynard smiled. Her smile was especially

You know, where different passwords open separate setups. Can I get one of those?” she

you.” Ellison replied smoothly, his voice dripping with effortless charm. That was all it took to

uncomplicated, like they were just a normal couple

up her phone, taking their first selfie together. The wind on the deck

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and carefree, while

wind ruffled his hair across his forehead, partially covering his eyes,

usual cool, distant expression softened into

it for

selfies before–too self–conscious. But now, seeing herself in the

had its give and take,

her phone back into her pocket

don’t care who Ms. Wilson is, and no, I’m not taking any photos! I said I

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