Ellison And Joycelyn: A Love Beyond The Rules

Chapter 344

“What exactly is going on? Jerome, explain yourself!” Richard’s voice thundered with fury, his face twisted in utter disappointment as he stared at his son.

Jerome, taken aback by his father’s shout, snapped to attention, his handsome face stiffening with a solemn expresion. “Dad, I…” he stammered.

The rest of the family, woken up by the ruckus, rushed to the door, eager to see what was happening. As they reached the doorway, the scene inside left them all frozen in shock.

They quickly turned away, not daring to get involved.

Joycelyn, who had been on the third floor, descended when she saw the others‘ troubled expressions. She whispered. approaching Sebastian, “Sebastian, what happened?”

Sebastian, his face pale and taken aback, finally managed to mutter, “Jerome and Bellina… they’re in bed together.”

“What?!” Joycelyn’s soft white face stiffened in disbelief. She thought she must have misheard.

“Impossible, right? I didn’t think Jerome was that drunk last night,” Joycelyn muttered, recalling the dinner at the Schultz family the night before. The atmosphere had been lively, even Ellison had had a few drinks, but nothing had suggested this level of chaos.

She had always seen Jerome being especially affectionate with Bellina, but it had always been the innocent love of a big brother for his younger sister. This… it didn’t add up.

“Let’s get the kids dressed first,” Lily suggested, trying to calm Richard down as she moved to close the door.

Richard, clearly furious, slammed the door and stormed downstairs. “Jerome, get down here and explain yourself!”

Inside the room, Jerome struggled to recall the events of last night. Everything felt like a dream. The images were blurry, and what had seemed like a moment of passion now left him with a sinking feeling in his stomach.

Bellina was curled up in bed, crying inconsolably.

To Jerome, even though Bellina wasn’t his biological sister, the years of seeing her grow up by his side had created an undeniable sibling bond.

sitting up with a hand

through tear–streaked eyes, wiping her face dramatically, purposely letting the blanket slip,

the marks, and he immediately looked away, horrified. He swallowed hard,

how to continue.

a pure girl anymore. No one will marry me now,” Bellina sobbed

for this,” Jerome said, pulling the scattered clothes off the floor

next second, threw herself into Jerome’s

sob, her soft body

been holding onto some semblance of control, now found himself completely

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Chapter 344

first,” he said, struggling to maintain his composure. He gently pushed her off, handing her

herself. Jerome rushed to the bathroom, splashing cold water on his face to regain

they came downstairs. The entire living room was filled with tense

a bit late coming down, had gone to the restaurant to get some food since she was a little

freshly squeezed juice and sat down next to her.

dinner, everyone had been chatting and strolling around the Schultz family estate, admiring the moon, discussing where to go next. By 9 PM, Joycelyn had been too tired and went to bed with Ellison,

drinks and then went upstairs. No one knew what exactly happened,”

the family portrait on the wall of the restaurant, lost in

Jerome and Bellina came downstairs. As soon as Jerome stepped into the living room, Richard, unable to contain his

Richard yelled, his voice full of rage. The force of the

and would always go to find

is my fault. I’ll take responsibility for Belle. I will

firm, and his words hung heavily in the room.