Ellison And Joycelyn A Love Beyond The Rules novel Chapter 77

Chapter 77 

Chapter 77 

Joycelyn explained her actions, hoping to avoid any misunderstanding between them. 

However, after she finished, Ellison’s gaze grew even deeper 

As she looked into his penetrating eyes, Joycelyn’s heart raced faster, and her breding bronce don 

‘Was I overthinking things? Joycelyn thought, 

Just as she was trying to understand his thoughts, Ellison suddenly let out a low chuckledoop, fich laugh fox carteda hint of charm, making Joycelyn’s ears flush with warmth. 

“So, you’re worried about me, afraid I might get hurt or manipulated? Vom potted her down, mileged by met so 

his embrace, 

Joycelyn’s face turned red, and she averted her gate. 

She felt like she was about to dissolve in those intense eyes of his 

The dizziness was overwhelming, 

Ellison didn’t give her a chance to escape, leaning even closer and softly whispering, “Answer met 

Trapped in his arms, Joycelyn finally replied, embarrassed but with a hint of shyness, “Mm–hmmm” 

“Don’t worry, only you can manipulate me–no one else has that privilege, Ellison smiled, clearly pleased with her response. 

His mood lightened as he picked her up off the table. 

Joycelyn instinctively wrapped her arms around his neck and tightened her legs around his waist, afraid she might fall 

“But, she’s the strongest one, isn’t she?” Joycelyn whispered as she rested her head on Ellison’s shoulder. 

“That night, no one’s stronger than me. Don’t be scared,” Ellison assured her as he carried her into the master bedroom, his long legs reaching the door, which he kicked shut with a swift motion. 

He gently laid her on the bed and said, “Come, sleep with me. 

Joycelyn obediently lay down beside him. 

The lingering effects of alcohol made her less restrained, and soon she was drifting off to sleep in his arms, feeling a sense of calm that she hadn’t experienced before. 

It was the first time since their marriage that she could sleep without any anxiety, as the quiet, dimly lit room was filled with soft moonlight, casting a serene glow on the bed. 

The two of them, who had come together by chance, felt an unspoken connection growing between them. 

The next morning, Joycelyn woke up peacefully, blinking her eyes open. 

As she stretched, her hand accidentally brushed against the firm, muscular skin of Ellison’s abdomen. 

He never slept in clothes, so when her hand landed, it was on his chiseled abs. 

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Her hand couldn’t resist, and she stroked them again. 

Suddenly, Ellison grabbed her hand and pressed it back onto his abs 

His well–defined chocolate abdominal muscles suddenly became flexile. 

“Starting early to test my patience, huh?” Ellison slowly opened his eyes, his voice hoarse from derp, was wond fox could intoxicate anyone who heard it. 

Joycelyn blushed and said shyly, “Didn’t you go for a run this morning? 

His schedule had always been strictly routine–bed by nine, up by six. Today, it was already durora ésta 

“No,” Ellison lazily responded. 

A man who had just woken up didn’t have his usual commanding presence. His soft black hair fell across his forted going him a gentler look. 

Joycelyn quickly shut her eyes, trying to avoid being distracted by his looks. “You should get up. You’re going to be late! 

“Alright,” Ellison said, following her suggestion and getting out of bed. 

Later at the office, Joycelyn felt a warmth in her heart from the progress in her relationship with Ellison 

However, her mood quickly shifted when an unexpected piece of news reached her. 

After what happened to Anna yesterday, no one dared to discuss it in the company. 

After Anna’s incident yesterday, no one in the office dared to gossip openly, but Selene walked over to her and quietly said. “Joycelyn, you went to the reunion yesterday, right? Two girls from your class were jealous of you and planned to harm you. They mistook Ms. Wilson for you, and she got disfigured. Are you alright? 

“Where did this ridiculous rumor come from?” Joycelyn felt an uneasy premonition rise within her. 

Ruby, a wealthy girl from a prestigious family, getting disfigured in her place… 

The consequences were too terrible to even imagine. 

“I saw it on the news yesterday. I was worried Ruby’s temper might get you involved,” Selene said, her usual lively demeanor replaced with concern. 

“There’s always a reason for things to happen. Why would she come after me?” Joycelyn tried to sound calm, but unease still gnawed at her. 

“I heard they’ve caught the ones behind it,” Selene continued. “It’s that girl you went to high school with, right? She runs a chain of beauty salons. Her business has already been shut down, and the Wilson family is handling things. Those two women who did this won’t get away lightly.” 

Joycelyn nodded grimly, though part of her still felt it was just karma catching up with them. 

Her thoughts drifted to the two women who had purposely made her uncomfortable yesterday–now they had resorted to harming her. 

Despite the fear creeping up her spine, Joycelyn couldn’t help but feel that it was their own doing.