Ellison And Joycelyn: A Love Beyond The Rules

Chapter 225

“Shut up and drive, you old bachelor,” Ellison snapped, his words cutting with irritation.

Haddy, however, wasn’t bothered in the least. In fact, he found Ellison’s flustered reaction amusing. “You know what this is called, right? You’ve lost your wife and your dignity,” he teased.

Although Haddy was usually calm, he didn’t hold back when it came to retorting, even if the target was Ellison.

After leaving the restaurant, the six of them made their way back to Ellison’s villa. Leon, the most drunk, insisted on sleeping in a dog cage with the two little dogs once they arrived at the Grant family home. Nothing could sway him.

Lucy, eager to continue the fun, headed straight to the karaoke room with Sandra, dragging Joycelyn along with her.

Meanwhile, Haddy grabbed a bottle of wine from Ellison’s cabinet, pouring them both a glass to make up for the one they’d missed at dinner.

“Well, since Joycelyn’s been taken, might as well have a drink,” Haddy said, setting two glasses on the table and pouring one for Ellison.

Ellison, taking the glass and draining it in one go, made Haddy smile. The two men settled in the garden, drinking and watching the stars while discussing business.

By the time the night was winding down, Haddy, having had a few drinks, realized he couldn’t drive. The guest room upstairs hadn’t been made up yet, so he took it upon himself to change the bed linens.

Later that night, the door creaked open. Lucy, freshly showered and parched from the alcohol, went to get a glass of water. She had been sleeping downstairs with Sandra, but following her fuzzy memory, she ended up on the third floor, in the same room where Joycelyn had stayed during her wedding.

However, her sense of direction wasn’t the best, and she ended up opening the wrong door.

Setting the water down on the nightstand, she collapsed onto the bed. Moments later, she lazily kicked off her underwear and tossed it aside, falling into a comfortable sleep.

She started out sleeping peacefully, but when she turned over, her small frame ended up nestled into Haddy’s broad arms.

Haddy, who had drunk a bit too much, was deep in sleep and didn’t notice the familiar scent of Lucy’s perfume. He instinctively pulled her closer.

of morning light filtered through the

of the alcohol, woke up with a pounding headache. She

across his body, and Haddy

snapping open as

with the early morning light. Lucy’s gaze landed

in bed, only to be immediately knocked back down by the

ache

her voice hoarse from the night before, but her fiery temper still as

had a couple of drinks the night before, but it was enough to leave him a bit hazy. He

you end up here?” Haddy asked, his hand resting on his forehead, his eyes half- lidded as if lost in

When it came to her, he was always more lenient with

stay between us, or I swear I’ll make you regret it!” Lucy muttered, pressing her aching head, throwing off the covers,

Haddy for this. I got drunk, and he didn’t even bother to lock the door! It’s too

your clothes,” Haddy said, noticing the lacy bra on the pillow beside him. With surprising tenderness, he picked it

she caught sight of her lace bra in

of him holding it was just as shocking as when he had carefully cleaned her underwear

down at herself. She grabbed her chest, then darted to the edge of the bed, yanked the bra from his hand, and rushed to the bathroom to put it on. It felt like she was caught

the room and tiptoe downstairs. He couldn’t help but smile. He thought,

as she made her way downstairs, feeling like a thief sneaking through the house. Thankfully, no

just as she exhaled in relief, Leon’s voice called from the lavish dog

said in his hoarse voice. Lucy froze, her heart skipping a beat

stiffly, seeing Leon in the cage. His small face, no bigger than the palm of her hand, wore a smile that looked more pained

to sleep,” Lucy said quickly, her feet moving before she

was curled up under

until she heard the voices outside that her thoughts were interrupted.

Is she still feeling bad?” Joycelyn

just saw her sleeping soundly.

was up early. She came downstairs–I saw her,”