Ellison And Joycelyn: A Love Beyond The Rules Novel

Chapter 87 Chapter 87 Joycelyn changed her profile picture and put her phone away .

Hered , she casually asked Ellison , Wasnt Isolde doing better last time ? Isnt she about to leave the hospital soon ? Same old issue , Ellison replied , She looks fine most of the time but when the weather gets cold or it rains , her head and legs hurt .

Plus , she had a shock last time , and hasnt fully recovered .

I want her to rest a bit longer ; the hospital has professional doctors and equipment to take better care of her , se shes not in as much pain .

Joycelyn could tell from his calm tone that Ellison truly cared about his grandmother after all , she was his only family.

So , with Leahs skills , has there been any improvement ? she asked .

Ellison nodded , his furrowed brow easing .

Yes .

After acupuncture and massage last time , she wasnt in as much pain .

Kingston said its hard to fully eliminate the issue , but it can significantly reduce the frequency of pain .

Thats great .

When Isolde gets better , well bring her home .

The house is so big for just the two of us it feels empty .

Didnt you think it was a bit creepy when you lived there alone ? Joycelyn couldnt help but ask , her curiosity piqued .

The mansion , with its gardens , sports facilities , and pool , was ridiculously luxurious .

And with only the bodyguard at the door , the place felt eerily quiet with just the two of them .

It was our wedding home .

I used to live near the office .

When things got busy , I just stayed there , Ellison replied gently .

Oh … Joycelyn was slightly surprised .

Their wedding home .

A small smile tugged at her lips , and she couldnt help but joke , So dedicated that you had to sleep at the office during busy times .

No wonder he had such a high net worth Ellison turned his head , looking at her with a teasing smile .

It wasnt quite sleeping on the floor , you know , I had a suite on that floor .

Want to experience it next time youre tired ? Joycelyn froze for a second , her eyes narrowing slightly as she studied him .

She knew exactly what kind of experience he meant .

The playful gleam in his dark eyes said it all .

No need .

Im happy with my humble workers recliner , Joycelynquickly replied , scooting away from him to create some distance .

Joycelyn didnt want to accidentally say something that would spark his interest , leading to more embarrassing scenarios .

Shed already learned from online discussions : it was impossible for men and women to have a purely platonic relationship .

And with them being legally married , the boundaries were even blurrier .

The image of this usually cold , self disciplined man being assertive and dominant in bed made her face flush again .

Joycelyn thought , why couldnt my brain store so thing else anything but those awkward images ? 11:56 Fri , Feb 14 B BB .

Chapter 87 Why are you blushing again ? Its broad daylight what are you thinking ? Ellison teased , shifting closer to her and trapping her in the corner of the sofa .

Ilis voice carried a hint of mockery Joycelyn , easily flustered , turned her face away .

Youre squishing me , she complained , pushing at his solid arm , which didnt budge at all .

Move over a bit .

Youre really heavy , Joycelyn said , pushing for a while , but he didnt budge an inch Her strength was impressive ; shed seen him lift her easily before More than once , her lack of caution had made her angry enough to bite him .

Ellison laughed at her pout , teasing her .

Grind your teeth ? Want to bite me , hmm ? Before she could protest , he cupped her face gently , pinching her cheeks like she was a child .

She couldnt help but wonder -was this really that different from how he treated Rocky ? If you keep pinching , I will bite , Joycelyn warned , a hint of irrigation in her voice .

Ellisons teasing g was getting on her nerves .

Just as they were playfully bickering , Mrs.

Grant woke up from her nap and watched them with a smile , not wanting to interrupt their moment .

Grandma , youre awake ? Ellison immediately stopped , releasing Joycelyn and turning to her grandmother .

Joycelyn , relieved to have her freedom back , turned toward Isolde , who was smiling brightly .

Are you feeling better ? Much better .

Seeing you two so affectionate is more effective than any medicine .

Ellison , youre quite handsome when you smile .

You should do it more often , way better than that cold , serious face you used to wear , Isolde said , her tone playful .

She had almost bitten him just now hardly affectionate .

Joycelyn was caught off guard and nervously brushed her hair , unsure of what to say .

She ended up offering a bashful smile .

Ellison indeed looked handsome when he smiled .

Ive asked Luna to prepare lunch ; lets eat in the restaurant , Ellison said , changing the subject while glancing at Joycelyn .

Alright .

Ill help you to the wheelchair , Joycelyn said .

No need .

I want to walk a bit sitting all the time is uncomfortable , Isolde insisted , attempting to walk on her own .

Last time she visited , she was spry and quick on her feet .

Now , her mobility was clearly limited , and she needed support .

After lunch , Joycelyn and Ellison helped Isolde enjoy the sunshine in the garden .

The glasshouse offered a gentle warmth , the sunlight streaming through the special glass without being too intense .

Leah arrived as usual to give Isolde a massage , chatting cheerfully and making Isolde laugh .

11:56 Fri , Feb 14 BBB Chapter 87 Even though Joycelyn sat quietly on the side , Leah managed to keep the conversation going , showing a subtle and caring attentiveness After the massage , Leah packed up her things and , with a smile , urned to Joycelyn .

Mrs.

Grant , how long have you and Mr.

Grant been married ? Are you planning to have kids ? Joycelyn was caught off guard by the question .

She instinctively glanced at Ellison , sitting across from her .

She felt like Leah was directing her words at Joycelyn now .

As soon as the topic was brought up , Isoldes eyes lit up , eagerly exed on Joycelyn .

Joycelyn continued to look at Ellison , her eyes pleading for help .

Ellison , just as lost for a moment , smiled at her with those deep , amused eyes .

He seemed to find the situation amusing Didnt he care about the question ? Joycelyn thought .

Ellison , not helping her out , seemed rather curious himself , waiting for her response .

Joycelyn , feeling cornered , looked down and replied quietly , Its not something were rushing into But Leah wasnt done .

Having kids is a natural next step in marriage .

How about we exchange contact information ? If you have any questions about preparing for pregnancy , Im happy to help .

I can also help you get your body in the best shape for having a baby .

So that was what Leah had been after Joycelyns contact info .

Bringing up such a sensitive topic in front of everyone just to get her contact info seemed pretty boundary pushing to Joycelyn If she added Leah , there was a chance Leah might start prying for information , and the whole secret marriage thing would become even more risky Not adding her , though , might make Isolde think Joycelyn didnt want children , and that would only lead to more assumptions .

Watching Leah smile so graciously and elegantly , Joycelyn felt a chill .

For the first time , Joycelyn realized that when someone smiles at her , it could feel downright eerie .