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.

who had always kept

abandon her. Even if it cost him everything, he would

shooting Joycelyn’s wedding photos. Can you ask her to introduce him to us?”

in her grasp, she felt entitled to use him

to approach Joycelyn on her behalf.

top photographer is available,” Jerome said smoothly.

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give Bellina an excuse to stir up

I don’t want to settle for just anyone!” Bellina instantly let go of

heard they’re throwing a huge birthday party for Joycelyn. Meanwhile, we have to keep our wedding quiet and low- key. Are

Lily and Richard rushed out from

the ground, throwing a full–blown tantrum. “I

past, Jerome would have seen this as

only let out a weary sigh. “Belle,

when I was upset. But now that you have what you want,

said, his heart as soft as ever toward his adopted

felt a headache coming on.

would only escalate further. With a sigh, he crouched down, his voice softening.

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, you were the one who hurt me

played the

everything–she doesn’t even care! Look, they went out and didn’t invite you. Besides me, no one will ever

felt an overwhelming sense of frustration.

his phone buzzed several times in his

react, Bellina snatched it from him, unlocking

of a group photo–his siblings posing together–made her blood

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

far as to accuse Joycelyn of deliberately excluding her and sowing discord within the family.

the only sh

photo shoot, suddenly sneezed several times in a

catching a cold?” Ellison asked, deeply concerned.

have a feeling someone’s bad–mouthing me behind my back,”

looked up–only to see Ellison, dressed in traditional attire, looking absolutely

ridiculously handsome in