Ellison And Joycelyn: A Love Beyond The Rules

Chapter 348

Chapter 348

Joycelyn couldn’t help but notice how frequently Lily and Bellina glanced in her direction. They were clearly interested in her conversation with Richard.

“Dad, I heard that you only adopted Belle after you married Lily. Is that true?”

Richard seemed caught off guard by Joycelyn’s sudden question, but he quickly nodded and responded. “Yes, after your mother passed away, I married Lily five years later. Belle was adopted from the orphanage during the search for you. Lily couldn’t have children, and she liked the idea of adopting a daughter, so she brought Belle home.”

“She’s always been proactive in trying to find you. She’s gentle, good–natured, and has always treated your two brothers well. She also cares for Belle. After spending more time with her, you’ll see how she is?

As Richard spoke of Lily, his words were filled with praise and admiration.

Joycelyn listened intently, though her heart began to fill with more questions.

“Why do you ask all of a sudden?” Richard asked kindly, noticing the thoughtful look on Joycelyn’s face.

Joycelyn smiled lightly, her clear eyes sparkling as she replied, “Just curious. Lily and Belle look so much alike, like mother and daughter.”

Richard didn’t seem surprised by her comment, instead attributing it to fate. “Yes, when I first saw Belle, she did remind me of Lily. That’s why we brought her home. It seemed like fate was fulfilling Lily’s wish to be a mother.”

Joycelyn smiled softly, “It must be a special kind of fate that makes a family.”

But in her heart, suspicion grew stronger. It was too much of a coincidence—an orphan girl adopted from an orphanage, looking so much like her. Sometimes, when things seemed too coincidental, they weren’t coincidences at all.

“Yes,” Richard smiled warmly, pleased by the conversation.

“Today, I’ll go with Jerome and Lily. I’ll try to get back in time for your birthday.”

“Okay,” Joycelyn replied sweetly, though her mind was elsewhere.

She knew Bellina’s true intention. Planning to marry on her birthday was clearly meant to steal the spotlight, to make herself the center of attention and prove that she was the family’s favorite daughter.

through, she realized some things couldn’t be stolen or

is improving, so you shouldn’t exert yourself too much,” Richard

Joycelyn’s pregnancy, her two uncles were aware. As it was still the first trimester, no one spoke of it aloud, out of respect for the unwritten rule to keep such

your arrangements,” Joycelyn replied with a soft smile, her

approvingly. Though their time

ed so

eyes sharp. As soon as Joycelyn left, she

Richard.

with Joycelyn that made her so happy?” Lily asked, unable to contain her curiosity.

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just a casual chat,” Richard waved his hand, his

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you’re ignoring Belle and me now?” Lily’s voice was soft

really does resemble Lily more

well. We look alike now; that’s the bond of a family,”

agreed, his smile growing.

restaurant, Joycelyn bid farewell to Zack, Jeff,

get to the Spencer family, I’ll properly celebrate with you. I have to go

when he smiled, showing a rare

eyes followed Zack as he spoke about Ellison, clearly admiring him. He had more trust in Ellison than

son.

safe travels,” Joycelyn

turned to Timothy, pulling

replied, “I must’ve been around thirteen or fourteen. Why?”

really seems like they’re

partly because they looked alike that Dad decided to adopt Belle. But I also checked–when Dad had his accident, Belle was the one who donated blood for him,” Timothy said, recalling

Joycelyn’s doubts, making her feel less

“Oh,” she murmured.