Ellison And Joycelyn: A Love Beyond The Rules

Chapter 343

Chapter 343

Half a month later, Joycelyn’s pregnancy had stabilized, and she was no longer receiving injections to protect the baby. Her health checks had returned to normal levels, and everyone breathed a collective sigh of relief.

For Joycelyn, it felt like she had made it through the first major hurdle. In high spirits, she went on a shopping spree for baby items, nearly turning the house into a mini shopping mall.

Today, Timothy had arranged for her to visit the Schultz family’s ancestral home to reconnect with her roots.

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The Schultz family’s influence mostly lay abroad, but they still had an old family residence in the country. The visit would involve a ceremonial reestablishment of her family’s lineage, a change of surname, and a chance to pay respects to her grandparents, as well as her mother.

It was said that after Joycelyn’s grandfather lost her, he passed away in deep sorrow within a couple of years. Her mother, unable to bear the blow, also died in the same year. It was said that she kept calling Joycelyn’s name in her final moments, not even able to rest in peace.

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The Schultz family ancestral home was located in the southern regions. It wasn’t as grand as the Grant family’s estate but was an ancient, elegant garden house passed down through generations.

Pavilions and corridors wound through the lush greenery, creating an air of timeless charm.

As they walked, Joycelyn couldn’t help but admire the beauty of the garden, feeling as though she had stepped back in time. auty of the garden, feeling as though she had stepped back in time. Every corner seemed to exude ancient charm.

Ellison walked beside her, quietly accompanying her.

They hadn’t replaced Septima’s name; instead, they had added it, keeping everything else unchanged.

Joycelyn gazed at her mother’s memorial plaque, feeling a heavy weight in her heart. Timothy had told her that her mother had died before reaching forty. How devastating must it have been for her to have fallen into depression?

“Mom, Joycelyn’s home now. You can rest in peace. I’m happy now, and I’m going to be a mother too,” Joycelyn said, gently caressing her mother’s name. The emotion in her eyes welled up, and tears began to fall, uncontrollable.

Ellison moved forward, pulling out a handkerchief and gently wiping her tears. He leaned down and softly coaxed her, “Don’t cry. You don’t want mom to be sad, do you? Who knows, you might end up giving birth to a little crybaby.”

and

and stepped aside, the Spencer family began

hold back, Joycelyn tugged at Timothy’s sleeve. “Timothy, did my mother really die from

Timothy replied, nodding. He was in his teens when

child, she still had you and Jerome. I don’t believe that depression could have taken her life in just two years. A mother can become very strong for her

looked down at his younger sister, his voice soft. “Do you think

a feeling. No real evidence,” Joycelyn replied with a sigh, brushing away another tear. “Maybe I’m

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about her being overwhelmed, raised a hand to gently pat her head. “Don’t overthink it. Afterward, I’ll take

“Okay.”

stepmother, wasn’t supposed to appear in such a formal setting. Moreover, Joycelyn’s maternal family

plan might actually work, Bellina said, quietly

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into the small garden outside. “Then you’d better be careful

said with determination.

attention, now

about we go see your childhood room? Maybe it will help you remember something Shirley

“After dinner, we’ll

Joycelyn replied, taking Shirley’s hand. “Let’s sit together.”

Ellison and Jeff exchanged glances. They both quietly withdrew, with Ellison assuming a protective stance, his hands behind

needed to clarify. “Do you think someone with depression could really die within two

from depression?” Shirley immediately recognized the doubt in Joycelyn’s

mom. How could she have died so quickly?” Joycelyn’s

but we’ll look into it after dinner. We

her records before we talk,” Joycelyn replied.