Ellison And Joycelyn: A Love Beyond The Rules

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Chapter 351

Jerome returned to the Schultz family estate, only to find Bellina standing at the door, clutching her phone, anxiously awaiting his arrival

Her delicate, beautiful features were clouded with anger and resentment.

The moment Jerome stepped out of the car, she stormed over, fuming, “Jerome, what took you so long?”

Her face was full of grievance, and her big, expressive eyes shimmered as if on the verge of tears.

In the past. Jerome would have been distressed, his heart aching for her.

But now, he remained indifferent. His response was brief: “Got delayed.”

“Come inside. We’re heading to the airport soon,” he added, his voice devoid of warmth, neither cold nor distant–just empty

Bellina found this unfamiliar.

Jerome, do you not like me anymore?” she pouted, clinging onto his arm, her voice dripping with grievance. “You’re acting like you don’t even want to talk to me. You were never like this before.”

Jerome didn’t push her away, but he no longer indulged her either. His smile was faint, almost perfunctory. “You’re overthinking it.”

Bellina, undeterred, bounced beside him cheerfully. “Jerome, when we get married, I’ll always be with you. You’ll never be lonely again! And don’t worry, I won’t hold last night against you!”

Jerome’s handsome face remained impassive.

After a long pause, he finally gave a lukewarm response. “Alright.”

Bellina’s eyes gleamed with mischief. “So, what did they say when you dropped off the camera? Are they still treating you like they used to? It’s fine, though–you have me.”

“Mm.” Jerome curled his lips into a faint, unreadable smile.

Seeing him smile, Bellina beamed as well. “Jerome, once we get our marriage certificate, can I start calling you ‘husband“?”

She switched gears effortlessly–what should have been taboo now seemed natural, even affectionate, under her radiant smile.

To any outsider, they would look like an enamored young couple.

had always kept

matter how far she pushed the boundaries, Jerome would never abandon her. Even if it cost him everything,

wedding photos. Can

she felt entitled to use him as she

to approach Joycelyn

tight. Just book whatever top photographer is available,” Jerome said smoothly. He neither wanted

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an excuse

for just anyone!” Bellina instantly let go of his arm, standing

have to keep our wedding quiet

rushed out from the

me anymore!” Bellina sobbed, plopping down on the ground, throwing a full–blown tantrum. “I used to get the best of everything.

have seen this as a desperate plea for attention, something pitiable.

out a weary sigh. “Belle, stop making

when I was upset. But now that you have what you want, you don’t care anymore! You think I’m being unreasonable, don’t

Richard said, his heart as soft

felt a headache coming

only escalate further. With a sigh, he crouched

you mean? You’re just bullying me, right?” Bellina sniffled dramatically. “Because I was abandoned, because no one wants me. I know I’m just a substitute, but Jerome,

played the

went out and didn’t invite you. Besides me, no one will ever stay by your

an overwhelming

her, his phone buzzed several

it from him,

a group photo–his siblings

They went behind my back and took a family photo without me! I’m

seized this as an opportunity to play the victim, even going so far as to accuse Joycelyn of

the only sh

the middle of a photo shoot, suddenly sneezed several times in a row.

cold?”

just have a feeling someone’s bad–mouthing me behind my back,” Joycelyn scrunched her nose,

up–only to see Ellison, dressed

“Darling, you look ridiculously