Chapter 10 Ignoring Joycelyn’s pleading glances about the marriage license, Ellison settled into his chair with the air of an honored guest. “Get well soon, Grandma. We need you for…

Chapter 9 Joycelyn’s smile froze. She took back what she’d said about Ellison not being petty. Ellison wanted to take her out for breakfast, but she absolutely refused to go…

Chapter 8 “I thought you were asleep,” Joycelyn whispered, glancing at Ellison. It was nearly midnight, and he was usually out by nine-thirty. “Not with this fire burning inside me,”…

Chapter 7 Joycelyn knew she couldn’t escape. She looked at him with moist eyes, her voice soft and pleading. “Can we turn off the lights, please?” “No,” Ellison replied, a…

Chapter 6 “Well, if there’s a need, both of us should cooperate,” Joycelyn murmured, her cheeks flushing pink. “Okay, let’s go,” Ellison said, his voice steady and sure. He turned…

Chapter 5 Ellison stood by his grandmother’s hospital bed, concern shadowing his stoic mask as he watched her breathe through the oxygen mask. His phone’s vibration broke the sterile silence….

Chapter 4 “Joycelyn, please.” Iris’s soft voice carried a subtle rebuke. “Phineas wants what’s best for you—a stable future.” Her swollen eyes betrayed hours of tears, yet here she was,…

Chapter 3 “Last night…” Selene began, but Joycelyn quickly stepped forward, cutting her off with a smooth, composed nod toward Ellison. “Thank you for finding my phone, Mr. Grant,” she…

Chapter 2 Joycelyn stared at her vibrating phone, her nerves jangling as Selene’s name flashed across the screen. She shot up, her usual composure shattering like glass. “This is a…

Chapter 1 Joycelyn Maynard slept with her boss after the company retreat. Now, watching him sleep beside her, her eyes traced the contours of his perfect abs as she swallowed…