Ellison And Joycelyn: A Love Beyond The Rules Novel

Chapter 137 Chapter 137 Looking at his tanned skin , now speckled with faint traces of blood , Joycelyn froze in shock .

Why didnt you say something ? she scolded , tossing the bath sponge aside .

Then , she leaned in and gently blew on the abrasions .

Her warm breath brushed against Ellisons skin , making the taut muscles of his broad back tense even more .

His steady breathing grew noticeably heavier .

Seeing it was a minor injury , Joycelyn scooped some rose petals from the tub and delicately placed them over the wound .

Ellison raised a skeptical brow , his expression unreadable .

bath Joycelyn assured with exaggerated confidence , Youll be fine .

Your wound will be healed when youre done with your Go do your thing .

Ill soak a little longer , Ellison replied , his deep set eyes unreadable as his calm , low voice filled the room .

Dont stay in the tub too long .

Ill grab your pajamas , Joycelyn said , glancing toward the suitcase by the door .

She shook the water from her hands and retrieved the suitcase .

Pulling out their flight clothes and rummaging through the smaller bag , she found Ellisons pajamas and placed them neatly on the bed .

Ive got your pajamas ready , and theres a washer here , so Ill toss in our clothes , Joycelyn announced , draping her pajamas over her shoulder and collecting their laundry .

Ellison remained in the bathtub , water streaming down his short hair and dripping along the sharp lines of his face .

His gaze quietly followed Joycelyn as she bustled about , handling the simple chores .

Laundry was something hed never considered .

His tailored wardrobe had always been pristine , replaced rather than washed .

But seeing Joycelyn handle these mundane tasks brought a rare , calming sense of normalcy .

For the first time , he didnt mind the idea of wearing freshly washed clothes , especially ones tended to by his wife .

A faint smile played on his lips , softening his sharp features .

Intent on finishing the chores , Joycelyn loaded the washing machine and added detergent pods .

She glanced at her outfit , hesitated , then peeked over her shoulder .

Ellison had turned his head away and closed his eyes , seemingly uninterested .

Thinking he wasnt paying attention , Joycelyn quickly removed Her clothes and tossed them into the washer , leaving herself in undergarments .

As Joycelyn undressed in silence , Ellisons eyes flickered open .

He watched as she paused after removing her clothes , then turned away to remove her undergarments and toss them into the washing machine .

His gaze sharpened as he took in the graceful curve of her back and the enticing silhouette she unknowingly flaunted , especially when she bent over to toss the clothes into the washer 1/3 11:23 Mon , Feb 17 o Chapter 137 臻 935 % 診 His Adams apple involuntarily bobbed as he reached over to lower the water temperature , attempting to cool himself down .

Oblivious to his gaze , Joycelyn quickly grabbed her pajamas and scurried into the bathroom like a startled rabbit after starting the washing machine .

How does Ellison stay so composed while undressing before me she muttered , cheeks flushed .

I cant even do back turned .

The cruise ship had glided into the open ocean when Joycelyn returned to the room from her bath .

it with my She unraveled her hair , draped her damp towel over the window and collapsed onto the bed .

Her wet hair fanned out around her as she gazed dreamily at the starlit sky .

This is amazing .

Do you think well see sharks tomorrow morning ? Joycelyn asked , her eyes sparkling with excitement .

Now dressed in his pajamas , Ellison looked at her with mild incredulity , clearly puzzled by her wild train of thought .

Sharks ? Thats what excites you ? Noticing her damp hair , Ellison picked up the hairdryer and casually returned to the bed , unhurried but purposeful .

Joycelyn nodded .

The ocean has all kinds of creatures , right ? Of course , Ellison replied dryly , a slight sarcasm in his tone .

Im sure there are mermaids , too .

It was clearly a playful conversation , yet Ellison indulged her with a smile .

Ill wake up early tomorrow , Joycelyn said eagerly .

Id love to see a mixed race Merman , like a Prince Charming of the sea How amazing would that be ? Ellison smirked , his voice low and teasing .

Good taste .

Mixed race fish heads make the best stew .

Thats disgusting , Joycelyn froze , horrified .

What a horrible thought .

Ellison let out a low chuckle , clearly amused by her reaction .

Without missing a beat, he plugged in the hairdryer and said , Come over here .

Ill dry your hair for you .

You ? Drying my hair ? Joycelyn blinked in disbelief .

Unless theres a mermaid around here for me to dry her hair , Ellison teased , his voice a little raspy .

Joycelyn hadnt expected him to take her joke about mermaids seriously , but she quickly realized that her high powered CEO was actually offering to dry her hair .

It was an experience she never thought shed have in a million years .

Joycelyn scooted over quickly , smiling sweetly .

Thank you , Mr.

Grant , she said playfully .

She sat up with her back to Ellison , positioning herself so he could easily dry her hair .

This must be what royal treatment feels like, Joycelyn thought .

Instead of turning on the hairdryer , Ellison motioned for her to be down , guiding her head onto his lap .

I can sit up , she protested , awkwardly squirming while struggling to get up .

2/3 11:23 Mon , Feb Chapter 137 Joycelyn already considered having Ellison dry her luir a rare privilege , but lying on his lap felt far too intimate and inappropriate .

Refusing to give in , she flailed her arms and kicked her legs in the air , determined to sit up .

Ellison , on the other hand , just wanted her to relax and make things easier .

But the moment she lay down , she squirmed and wriggled like a fish out of water , her resistance both comical and exasperating .

Stay still , Ellison sighed .

Ill do it myself , Joycelyn insisted , struggling to sit up .

Before she could fully sit up , Ellison firmly pressed her back down .

However , each time Ellison nudged her back onto his lap , Joycelyn jolted as if she were about to be pricked by invisible needles , her body instinctively resisting .

Relax .

Im not making you do anything else , Ellison said calmly Despite his reassurance , Joycelyn still looked like a woman trapped in a difficult situation .

I can do it m my … Joycelyn started to protest , but her words were interrupted as Ellison gently but firmly pushed her back onto his lap .

The abrupt motion caused her head to collide with a particularly sensitive spot on his lap , instantly making his entire body pense Ellison winced , a sharp grunt escaping as he froze in place .

Panicking , Joycelyn bolted upright , only to accidentally smack the back of her head into his chin .

Ouch , Joycelyn cried , clutching her head in pain .

Ellison closed his eyes , falling completely silent as though someone had hit the pause button on him .

Are you okay ? Joycelyn asked , rubbing the spot on her head where she had bumped it , her panicked gaze flickering to Ellison .

I knew lying on his lap was a terrible idea , Joycelyn thought , wincing inwardly , And now this happens .

Ellison said nothing , his sharp gaze locking on her as he tossed the hairdryer onto the bed and collapsed onto the bed with a groan That was such a hard bump , and she still has the nerve to ask if Im alright , Ellison thought , feeling completely defeated for the first time in his life .

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