Ellison And Joycelyn: A Love Beyond The Rules

Chapter 345 60% As soon as Bellina spoke, Timothy nearly burst out laughing. Even the Spencer family brothers chuckled.

"Belle, I've given you everything I can. Stop expecting more," Jerspoke gently, trying to calm the situation.

But Bellina wasn't having it. She straightened up, no longer slumped on the floor. Her delicate face was filled with defiance. "Jerome, am I not part of the Schultz family? This is my htoo, the family that raised me. Don't you see, if we get married, it's a double blessing?" ? "And, if you hadn't messed up last night, I wouldn't have lost my innocence. I'm not asking for a fortune, I just want what Joycelyn got. The Schultz family isn't poor, after all." Her tone was self-righteous, and she displayed no hint of guilt or shame. It was only when she mentioned the last her voice shifted, tinged with grievance.

Jerwanted to reason with her, but clearly, the situation had spiraled beyond his control. Guilt weighed heavily on his chest, leaving him speechless.

Hearing all this, the others finally reached a conclusion. Bellina was trying to take advantage of the situation. "Did you really sleepwalk last night, or was this all part of your plan to get a hefty dowry and bridal gift?" Joycelyn walked into the room, holding her breakfast, and took a seat beside Timothy. She placed her bowl gently on the side table, her gaze focused intently on Bellina, showing no sympathy.

Bellina's face flushed with anger. "How is this my fault? Jerwas drunk. I'm innocent!" "Everyone was here last night. If you'd called out, they would've stopped it, but you both slept through until morning," Joycelyn smiled, but the smile didn't reach her eyes.

"I was sleepwalking! I didn't know anything until I woke up this morning!" Bellina continued to defend herself.

She glanced at Joycelyn, noticing the clear, steady gaze that seemed to see straight through her. Her heart skipped a beat. Lowering her head, she sobbed quietly, "You're all bullying me. If you won't givewhat I want, I'll just die. I won't marry at 'all!" She tried to make her way to the kitchen to grab a knife.

Jerquickly stood up and grabbed her.

Lily, equally distressed, rushed to calm Richard. "Richard, please, think about it. We raised her. She's always been strong-willed, like Joycelyn. You knew that when you adopted her. We should figure this out without pushing her further." "Lily, we're not forcing anything. This is about what needs to be done. Jerwants to get married, and it's a joyful occasion." "But their situation is sensitive. If the wrong people get involved, what will they think of Jerome's character?" Richard's voice was low and strained, his concern evident.

Joycelyn, with her sweet voice, answered softly, contrasting Lily's frantic tone. "Then what do you propose we do?" Ellison had just taken his seat when he caught the sharp edge in Joycelyn's voice, lashing out at someone. His deep, enigmatic eyes flicked over, cold and assessing.

The sheer force of his presence was suffocating, a quiet dominance that sent a chill down the spine.

Lily swallowed hard, instinctively shrinking back, her neck tensing as if she could disappear into the chair.

1/3 Chapter 345 "Jeris a responsible man,' she said, forcing a steadier tone. “He said if marriage is what's needed, then so be it. We'll have the wedding. The bride price and dowry will follow what Dad and Timothy agreed upon But Joycelyn didn't take the bait.

Something about this whole situation didn't sit right.

Bellina was she really here for Jerome? Or for the sky-high bride price and dowry? The Schultz family wouldn't blink at the money-but giving it away so easily left a bad taste in Joycelyn's mouth.

2 Lily, not liking the direction of the conversation, snapped back. "This is the Schultz family's business. You're married now. you can't make decisions here." Richard interrupted sharply, his voice cold. "We'll get them married, and as for the dowry and bridal gift, we'll set up a trust fund. They'll get what's theirs." "Richard, this is a joyous occasion for our child's marriage, and yet you speak as though it's something shameful, Lily muttered, trying to restrain herself.

"Lower your voice. Is it really so disgraceful?" Richard slammed his hand on the table in frustration.

Lily held back her words, realizing the situation, and decided it was better to focus on the outcthan continue to argue. Bellina, realizing the matter was decided, stopped protesting. "Jerome, when are we going to register our marriage?" Jerome, still emotionless, nodded. "Whenever you want." "In a few days, then," someone finally said.

"Mm." Jernodded numbly, as if he were merely going through the motions.

-And just like that, the decision was made-final, unquestioned.

Breakfast that morning was steeped in an oppressive silence, a storm cloud hanging over the dining room. No one spoke.

Once the meal was over, everyone quietly drifted outside to the garden, as if needing fresh air to clear the tension clinging to their skin.

Joycelyn idly stirred the plain porridge in her bowl, her mind far from the table.

"What's wrong? Not to your taste?" Ellison sat beside her, watching the way her brows knit together. Without a word, he slid the fruit platter closer to her.

"This whole mess from this morning," Joycelyn muttered, utterly devoid of appetite.

Bellina had only ever been an adopted daughter-someone she never had to concern herself with.

Ellison, noticing her discomfort, casually said, "Jerclearly got played, but if he's willing, that's his choice. He's the one who has to live with it." "You saw through it too, didn't you?" Joycelyn asked, glancing at Ellison.

"Anyone with a brain could see it. Bellina used a classic tactic to lock him in. She's been living with the Schultz family for twenty years; she knows your father and brothers better than anyone," Ellison said, handing her a grape. "Eat, they say it makes your baby's eyes pretty." Joycelyn ate a single piece before losing her appetite entirely.

Chapter 345 "Is there a second way to solve this?" she asked softly, her fingers wrapping around Ellison's hand.

"There is," he replied without hesitation. “But your father would never go through with it.” "TellJoycelyn's clear, bright eyes widened in anticipation.

"Throw her out." Ellison's words were curt and decisive, his dark gaze locking onto her face, unreadable.

"Emmm... Joycelyn pressed her lips together.

"She's been in the Schultz family for twenty years-longer than you. She knows your father and your brothers too well she played this gperfectly. If she were really thrown out now, Jermight not even be willing to let her go." "Well, in that case, let him suffer through it." She exhaled heavily. "One willing to trap, one willing to be trapped."

Just as she finished speaking, Bellina walked in, her eyes red from crying. But the moment she spotted m Joycelyn she managed a smug smile. "From now on, I'm your sister-in-law," she declared sweetly. "The Schultz family will always be my home." Her triumphant expression completely erased the pitiful act she had put on earlier.

Joycelyn's lips curled into a slow smile, her voice laced with mocking sweetness. “You had to schyour way into the Schultz family. I was born into it. You'll never measure up."

Bellina let out a cold laugh. "Well, my children will carry the Schultz name.

Everything in this family will belong to e them." Joycelyn gave her a glance, unimpressed. "Let's see if you can even give birth first." She couldn't be bothered to entertain her any longer. 1 AD Comment Send gift No Ads Chapter 346