Ellison And Joycelyn: A Love Beyond The Rules Novel

Chapter 35 Chapter 35 Uh , could you help me take the crate down ? Im afraid if I put it on the floor , the puppy might run off , Joycelyn said , feeling a bit awkward as she glanced at William .

The puppy was so small , and it had an injured paw , so she hadnt put a leash on it .

Of course .

William kindly helped her take the puppys things out of the trunk and carry them to the back door of the villa .

He even went so far as to set up the crate and arrange the bedding for her , doing everything with the utmost care .

Thank you , but I can handle it from here .

You can go back to whatever you were doing , Joycelyn said gratefully .

Not wanting to trouble him any further , she placed the little puppy into the crate and quickly tidied up the food and other supplies shed bought .

Rocky , stay here and be a good boy , okay ? Im going to make dinner now , she said .

Mrs.

Grant … Mr.

Grant is very particular about cleanliness , William said , his tone polite but carrying a hint of friendly advice .

Ive already ordered dinner for you both .

You should freshen up first , then join Mr.

Grant for the meal Oh , okay , thank you so much , Joycelyn replied , feeling thankful .

She thought , I need to clean up properly I will also have to change out of these clothes , or I might upset Ellison .

That wont be good .

After speaking , she gently patted the little puppys soft fur .

Be good , Ill come check on you later The little puppy sat there , wagging its tail .

It looked perfectly well behaved , but as soon as Joycelyn walked away , it started barking , Woof ! Woof woo ! The new surroundings made the puppy feel uneasy .

Its sharp little barks cut through the quiet of the villa , making the sound even more noticeable .

Joycelyn had just reached the stairs when she heard the incessant barking .

Her heart skipped a beat , and she immediately turned back , hurrying down to the puppys side .

She quickly gave it a toy and some chew treats to help calm it down .

Shh , no barking , okay ? If you keep it up .

Mr.

Grant will get angry, and well both be in trouble , she said gently , trying to soothe it .

When the puppy saw her return , its big eyes brightened , and it wagged its tail enthusiastically .

It was incredibly sweet .

But as soon as Joycelyn turned to leave again , it started scratching at the crate and barking nonstop .

Joycelyn quickly closed the crate door , hoping to muffle the noise .

She then went back upstairs , took a quick shower , and washed her hair .

When she emerged from the bathroom , feeling fresh and clean , she was just in time to hear the master bedroom door open .

Ellison had finished his shower as well .

He was wearing a light gray and black plaid robe , loosely tied at the waist , his black hair still damp and falling messily over his forehead Compared to his usual sharp , businesslike demeanor at the office , he looked much more relaxed and at case now .

He seemed less tense than when hed looked so unhappy in the garage earlier .

Uh … I shouldve told you earlier , but I just felt sorry for the puppy , I played with it for a little while and found it really 17:07 de , 11 Feb Chapter 35 comforting So I impulsively brought it home .

Joycelyn said , taking a few steps forward and speaking softly , as if trying to explain herself .

Ellisons dark eyes lowered as he looked at her .

His expression was stern , his gaze piercing enough to make anyone fall silent .

Joycelyn had started to relax , but the moment she saw his expression , she immediately tensed up again .

She lowered her gaze , puffing out her cheeks nervously , and began to fidget , blowing air from side to side in her mouth .

She realized she had probably crossed a line .

Whenever she brought up the puppy , his expression grew darker , and it was starting to scare her .

Ellison raised his hand and gently cupped her face .

His deep voice dropped low as he spoke , Dont let this happen again .

Joycelyns heart skipped a beat .

She froze , looking up at him .

For a brief moment , her expression seemed tinged with a hint of sadness , but it quickly softened .

She gave him a small , almost apologetic smile .

Of course , I understand .

Youre really kind .

Ellisons stern expression softened just a little , and for the first time , a slight smile tugged at the corner of his lips .

His voice , though still firm , was less harsh than before .

From now on , if you touch the dog , you have to wash disinfect .

Dont bring it into the house , and definitely dont let it on the bed .

If you do , Ill throw it out .

up pand Okay , okay , I understand , Joycelyn said , nodding obediently .

It was a bit strict , but at least he had agreed to let the puppy stay .

Just as she thought the matter was settled and was about to suggest going downstairs for dinner , they heard the little puppy begin to bark again , its cries filling the silence .

Uh , the puppys a little scared in this unfamiliar place .

Its only a month old and feels insecure , Joycelyn quickly explained when she saw Ellison frowning again .

Ill go calm it down .

Without waiting for him to reply , she rushed out of the room , moving faster than shed ever moved before .

She practically flew downstairs , opened the door , and squatted in front of the crate , watching the little puppy wagging its tail and looking up at her .

Little rascal , can we please not bark so much ? If you keep it up .

Mr.

Grant will get mad and throw us both out , she said .

Of course , the puppy couldnt understand , and kept pawing at the crate , trying to get out and snuggle with Joycelyn .

It was so soft , so adorable , and so clean it was impossible not to be melted by its cuteness .

Joycelyn immediately opened the crate and scooped the puppy up into her arms , giving it a big cuddle .

She thought , It is so comforting .

So soothing .

The world just cant do without dogs .

If only Ellison wasnt afraid of them … With a cute little puppy like this around , everyones mood would be so much better .

Lost in her thoughts , Joycelyn spent the rest of the evening soothing the puppy , even bringing her dinner over and eating it by its side .

Ellison didnt say anything , but his expression remained impassive .

At 11 p.m.

, after finally getting the puppy to settle down , Joycelyn returned to her room .

She took another quick shower and went to bed in her guest room , alone .

17:07 Ke , 11 Feb M Chapter 35 Just as she was beginning to drift off , the puppys whining started again from downstairs .

합 52 녹음 11 Joycelyns eyes flew open .

If she didnt quiet the puppy now , Ellison would be furious and might toss it out in the middle of the night .

Without a second thought , she grabbed a thick jacket and rushed downstairs again .

She squatted beside the crate , watching the puppy pawing at the bars and whining softly .

Her heart melted Little rascal , be good and dont wake the big rascal upstairs , she whispered .

Ill hold you and we can sleep together She opened the crate , picked up the little puppy , and cradled it in her arms .

The two of them snuggled into the puppys bed , curled up together , and fell asleep for the night .

The next morning , just as the first light of dawn began to break , the door opened from the inside Ellison , ready for his morning run , froze when he saw the scene before him .

His dark eyes instantly darkened as he saw one person and one dog curled up together in the dog bed .

Joycelyn .

His voice was cold , disbelief etched across his face .

You spent the whole night here … for a dog ? Ө