Ellison And Joycelyn: A Love Beyond The Rules

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.

Save you some money,” she said, standing up and giving him a

huh?” Ellison’s eyes

to hand over the money you’d have spent on new clothes,” she

flicked her forehead lightly. “Greedy

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you were going to stick with a man, you’d better

of it.

they were flawed or after something. In this case, settling for his money didn’t seem like the worst option.

zipping up the

from her without waiting for a

someone who wasn’t used to lifting a finger, he seemed pretty comfortable

followed him, grinning. “Mr. Grant, not only are you drop–dead handsome, but

Grant, you’ve been hanging around Leon too much.

words sounded dismissive, the faint smile

so bad. Honestly, he’s kind of entertaining. Makes life a little

comedy, and shook her head. That guy

started snapping pictures

gorgeous everything looked, her camera capturing shot after shot. Occasionally, she pointed it at Ellison, but the lens quickly

my phone. If someone found them, I’d be doomed,” she teased, snapping

time they’d spent together, the only photo they had was the one on their marriage certificate. No personal

few new phones tomorrow, ones

blinked, caught off guard. “Wait, are you

this

not to take a

smiled. Her smile was especially bright under

ones with dual systems. You know, where different passwords

voice dripping with effortless charm. That was all it took

uncomplicated, like they were just a normal couple enjoying each other’s

held up her phone, taking their first selfie together. The wind on the deck was wild, tossing their

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carefree, while Ellison leaned closer to

forehead, partially covering his eyes, but it only added

expression softened into

it for a

now, seeing

their relationship had its give and take, it was making her a better person.

phone back into her pocket as

moment her feet hit the soft sand, a sharp voice broke through the serene beach atmosphere. “I don’t care who Ms.