Ellison And Joycelyn: A Love Beyond The Rules Novel

Chapter 289 94 % Leah immediately closed the door to the hospital room and slowly walked over to Kingstons bedside .

Kingston struggled to remove the oxygen mask , his lips pale .

The injuries made him appear unusually weak , but the coldness in his eyes remained sharper than ever .

Mrs.

Grant … the paternity test … I didnt tell you … how did you know ? Kingston gasped , his voice barely audible , his eyes narrowing as he stared at Leah .

Kingston , you just woke up .

Get some rest first , Leah said , feigning concern , avoiding a direct answer .

Answer me ! Kingston snapped coldly , his voice low and harsh despite his weakness .

Leah felt like a jolt of electricity ran through her , her heart racing in shock .

I overheard it … by accident , she replied , her voice laced with a hint of unease , as though she were revealing some hidden truth .

Kingstons expression shifted from anger to disappointment .

So , the Lester family has nothing to do with Mrs.

Grant .

Its all about you , isnt it ? Youre the child of the Lester family .

Kingston wasnt foolish .

Hed still been conscious when they moved him out of the ambulance , and hed heard the conversation clearly .

Add to that the fact that he had run into Leah outside the lab where he was examined , and her resemblance to the Lester family … It all added up .

The Mason family had raised the daughter of another family for twenty three years , and Joycelyn , the one struggling to hold on to life , was likely the Mason familys real child .

Kingston ripped the medical equipment from his body , trying to get up and leave the bed .

Kingston , youre still injured , Leah said , rushing to help , but he shoved her away .

Tears filled Leahs eyes , and her lips trembled as she sobbed .

Kingston … Leah understood Kingstons nature cool and indifferent , yet gentle at heart .

Even if he found his own sister , he wouldnt drive her away .

But she couldnt bear the thought of losing the pride of her familys status and origins to Joycelyn .

In that moment , Leahs resolve hardened .

She pulled a silver needle from her wrist and , without hesitation , stepped forward and stabbed it into the top of Kingstons head .

The Mason family had a long history in traditional medicine , with exceptional skills .

Leah , who had studied medicine since childhood , had no trouble subduing a weakened patient .

Kingstons body jolted before going completely still .

His cold , black eyes stared at Leah in disbelief before slowly closing in a relaxed stupor .

Kingston , you forced me to do this , Leah said , her voice no longer filled with panic , but with cold indifference and malice .

From the start , she had tried to convince him not to help Joycelyn find her family .

Now that it was over , there was no room for mercy .

1/4 07:59 Thu , 13 Mar G Chapter 289 Leah coldly watched as Kingston collapsed back onto the hospital bed and slowly closed his eyes .

She wiped the tears from her face and lifted her chin , regaining her composure .

Outside , a young doctor in a white coat entered .

Leah , has Kingston woken up ? he asked .

Leah saw it was her husband and quickly masked her emotions .

Yes , but hes too weak and passed out again .

She adjusted Kingstons legs back onto the bed and covered him with a thin blanket .

Quentin approached and noted the equipment that had been torn off , clearly indicating that Kingston had regained consciousness , What happened here … he said .

Kingstons condition is stable for now , Leah said , Ill take care of him personally .

Im not comfortable with anyone else attending to him .

Alright .

Dont worry too much .

Kingston will pull through , Quentin said reassuringly , stepping in to assist .

As a fellow doctor , Quentin noticed the silver needle lodged in Kingstons scalp .

Kingston will be fine .

But now , you have to focus more on both the hospital and the home front .

The Mason family is relying on you now .

Ill take care of Kingston , Leah said .

Leahs eyes narrowed sharply , causing Quentin to swallow back whatever he was about to say .

Quentin had always obeyed her and naturally followed her lead .

Ill face it with you , he added .

Uh huh , Leah responded coldly , hiding the ruthlessness she had just shown .

Get those people out of here , Leah continued , her voice turning steely .

If the Grant family wants to take them in , they can find their own place .

I want them out of the hospital .

Theyve already been asked to leave , Quentin replied .

Meanwhile , in the next ward , Joycelyn watched the doctor examine Ellison , her face frozen in an expression of coldness after the small incident earlier .

Doctor , how is Ellison doing ? she asked , her voice tinged with concern .

Mr.

Grants vitals are stable and hes past the danger zone .

Dont worry , Mrs.

Grant , the doctor reassured her .

When will he wake up ? Joycelyn pressed , her worry mounting .

Earlier that morning , William and a few of his bodyguards had awoken , but Ellison remained unconscious .

She had heard he had been trying to save William and had taken a blow to the head from debris .

Therefore , his injury was the most serious .

Joycelyn was really worried about him being seriously injured or having any after effects .

Mr.

Grants head injury needs further observation , but theres no need to be overly nervous , Mrs.

Grant , the doctor said .

+13 2/4 07:59 Thu , 13 Mar Chapter 289 Knowing that the doctor tried to reassure her , Joycelyn nodded stiffly .

Thank you , doctor .

You may go now .

After the doctor left , Sandra entered the room .

Joycelyn , lets go .

Its time for your blood draw .

94 % Yes , have the bodyguards guard the door .

No one gets in or out without proper checks , Joycelyn ordered , her eyes briefly scanning Ellisons quiet form .

She reached out and touched his cheek , reassured by his shallow breathing .

Lets go .

Joycelyn walked out the door .

At the door stood eight solemn , cold and Joycelyn felt a slight sense of relief .

Joycelyn and Sandra took the elevator down .

Meanwhile , Leah , now in a mask and with her hands tucked inside her white coat , left through another elevator .

Downstairs , Hanmer and Kailey waited with thei face looked prematurely aged .

youngest son , Andrew Lester , and an older daughter in her thirties , whose Joycelyn didnt recognize most of them and didnt care to ask about the whereabouts of the others .

They sat in the hallway , loud and oblivious , not noticing Joycelyn approaching .

Mom , is she really my sister ? Andrew said excitedly , his words dripping with enthusiasm .

Her husband gets to stay in such a nice ward .

She must be really rich .

Maybe we can rely on her when we need to stay in the big city .

Of course shes your sister , Kailey , who didnt look as plain as she used to , said loudly , her tone smug and flattering now .

Shes just a woman , and now her husbands hurt .

She doesnt have any children , so youll have to charm her .

Then her husbands wealth will be all yours in the future .

Kailey patted Andrew on the back with an almost imperative look .

Hanmer , clearly proud of himself , added , Its a good thing we abandoned her back then .

If we hadnt , she wouldnt be living like this now .

Their eldest daughter , Erin Lester , chimed in , Now our whole family will enjoy the luxury soon .

That hotel we stayed in yesterday was amazing .

Maybe its even their property .

Joycelyn listened to their calculating words with an expressionless face , disgusted to the core .

If she could choose again , she would never have agreed to search for her biological family .

The family Ellison had risked his life to help find were nothing but opportunists , and it hadnt been worth it .

Tell them to go back to where they came from and stay out of my sight , Joycelyn said coldly .

Erin , quick to spot her , jumped to her feet and rushed to her .

Oh my sisiter , youre here ! Weve all been worried about your husband .

Youre surely too busy to manage everything alone .

If theres anything we can do to help , well do it .

Help share my husbands fortune ? Joycelyn sneered , her voice icy as she stepped away from Erins touch .

You all think you deserve it ? The Lester family froze , their faces stiffening , but Hanmer quickly stepped forward , using his fatherly authority to scold her .

We are your blood relatives ! Your wealth should be family property .

Its common for a family to help each other out .

Without me and your mom giving birth to you , how would you be here to enjoy the riches ? +13 07:59 Thu , 13 Mar Chapter 290