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.

siblings who had always kept

her. Even if it cost him everything, he would always clean up

heard that Henry–the world–renowned photographer–is shooting Joycelyn’s wedding photos. Can you

she felt entitled to use him as she

to approach Joycelyn

is available,” Jerome said smoothly. He neither wanted to

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Bellina an excuse to stir up more drama.

don’t want to settle for just anyone!” Bellina instantly let go of his arm, standing her ground,

a huge birthday party for Joycelyn. Meanwhile, we have to keep

complaints, Lily and Richard rushed out from the living

plopping down on the ground, throwing a full–blown tantrum. “I used to get the best of everything. Now I get nothing but scraps!”

past, Jerome would have seen this as a

a weary sigh. “Belle, stop making a

to comfort me when I was upset. But now that you have what you want, you don’t care anymore!

said, his heart as

a headache

considered walking away but feared that if he left, Bellina would only escalate further. With a sigh, he crouched down, his voice softening. “That’s

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

played the victim

went out and didn’t invite you. Besides me, no

felt an overwhelming

was about to pacify her, his phone buzzed

from him, unlocking the

siblings posing together–made her blood boil.

a family photo without me! I’m

as to accuse Joycelyn of deliberately excluding her and sowing discord within

the only sh

a photo shoot, suddenly sneezed several times

you catching a cold?” Ellison

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

to see Ellison, dressed in traditional attire,

ridiculously handsome