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 sniffed.

stepped aside, the Spencer family began to pay their respects to her mother.

Joycelyn tugged at Timothy’s sleeve. “Timothy, did

He was in his teens

believe that depression could have taken her life in just two years. A mother can become very strong for her children,” Joycelyn continued. “And both

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

feeling. No real evidence,” Joycelyn replied with a sigh, brushing away another

it.”

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to gently pat her head. “Don’t overthink it. Afterward, I’ll

“Okay.”

As Timothy was present, Lily, as his stepmother, wasn’t supposed to appear in such a formal setting. Moreover, Joycelyn’s maternal family

believe your plan might actually work, Bellina said, quietly speaking to Lily as they stayed outside.

?

Bellina into the small garden outside. “Then you’d

Bellina said with determination.

been relegated to the sidelines, and the treatment felt like a slap in the face. Once the center of attention,

it will help you remember something Shirley suggested,

took Shirley’s hand. “After dinner, we’ll go. We can spend a few more

taking Shirley’s hand. “Let’s sit

quietly withdrew, with Ellison

to monopolize Shirley. She had something on her mind that she needed to clarify. “Do you think someone with depression could really die within two years after being intervened with?” she

your mother died from depression?” Shirley immediately recognized

protective of my mom. How could she have died so quickly?” Joycelyn’s expression

it after dinner. We can check out your mom’s medical records, and I’ll

my brother pull up her