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- Listening to the familiar deep and gentle voice and smelling the familiar fragrance, Joycelyn hugged him even tighter. She could not bear to let go of him like she was hugging a treasure that had been lost and regained.
- The appearance of Ellison meant Joycelyn’s most difficult time was gone. However, the expressions of the others present. changed drastically. They felt they were going to be doomed soon.
- “Let me deal with these people before we have some time alone, okay?” Ellison gently coaxed Joycelyn, who was crying. “Don’t cry, my love. You’re pregnant.”
- Ellison’s voice was gentle. Everyone in the quiet meeting room could hear that.
- The illegitimate child rumored from the outside world turned out to be a bloodline of the Grant family!
- “Okay!” Joycelyn wiped away her tears, let go of Ellison, and stood beside him.
- Although Isolde did not speak, her eyes were filled with tears. How could she not be relieved?
- “I’ve only been lying in bed for a few days, but you wouldn’t even let my aged grandmother and pregnant wife off. I’m so disappointed.” Ellison’s voice was mellow, neither light nor heavy. He had a convincing aura of a superior.
- He glanced at everyone present. His eyes were sharp, like an eagle lying dormant. Before he got close, his powerful aura pressed down on the top of people’s heads. He was already intimidating, though not furious.
- Bellina’s arrogant face instantly darkened. She could not believe Ellison would wake up.
- This time, everyone, standing in a high position and sure to win just now, began to tremble in fear.
- “Ellison, you’re finally awake. You scared us all.” Averi took the initiative to express her goodwill.
- Ellison did not even look at her. He told William to wheel him to the main seat. “Since everyone is here, let’s make it short and settle it.”
- “Mr. Grant, Grant Group has had a lot of problems recently. We’re discussing a decision to deal with them,” a respected old director said.
- “If there are many problems, the persons in charge are to blame. If they can’t solve the problem, remove them all and replace them with new ones.” Ellison’s voice was cold and irrefutable.
- He flipped through all the documents before him and read quickly, looking sharp and decisive.
- The people waiting for Joycelyn to step down just now had lowered their heads and dared not look at Ellison in the main seat. They were afraid of being targeted and ending up in misery.
- “I didn’t know you were so united before. This time, hunting the company has united the other three branches.” Ellison’s words landed in the hearts of the representatives of the three branches. Their hearts were beating wildly, and they were covered in cold sweat.
- Ellison sneered, “The Schultz family has also contributed a lot this time. I’ll thank you on behalf of my wife.”
- As soon as Ellison said that, everyone looked at each other in confusion.
- Bellina frowned and asked, “What do you mean?”
- “I forgot to announce that my wife is the daughter of the Schultz family who went missing over ten years ago. Her identity has been confirmed. The Schultz family has transferred all the shares they bought this time to my wife as her wedding gift.”
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- Joycelyn’s eyes were slightly red as she looked at her husband softly. Upon hearing that, she took a few seconds to react. However, it was evident that she was still out of the situation.
- On the other hand, Bellina was the f
- to get worked up.
- “What!” Bellina heard that and suddenly stood up.
- She looked at Joycelyn. Her eyes went from surprise to shock and finally to crazy jealousy. “Impossible!”
- Jeff retorted, “Why impossible? I did the DNA test, using Jerome’s blood.”
- After Jeff finished speaking, Jerome came in from outside. He gazed at Joycelyn with complicated feelings
- “Jerome, is it true?” Bellina felt her heart beating like crazy in her chest.
- Bellina cursed inwardly, ‘Joycelyn is about to snatch the identity as the darling daughter of the Schultz family that I’ve tried hard to keep. No way! I won’t give up just like this!‘
- Jerome’s eyes were fixed on Joycelyn. He did not hear Bellina’s question at all.
- “Jerome!” Bellina’s voice suddenly rose. The shout almost scared everyone out of their wits.
- “Yes.” Jerome nodded.
- Bellina fell weakly onto the chair. The exquisite makeup on her face could not hide her defeat.
- “Impossible! It can’t be true!” Bellina leaned against the chair weakly and muttered to herself.
- This breaking news caused a lot of commotion in the already stagnant atmosphere.
- Joycelyn turned out to be the darling daughter of the Schultz family.
- She had the support of the Schultz and the Spencer families, which no one dared to mess with, but someone framed her as an abandoned bastard.
- The rumor had caused them to look down on Joycelyn in every way possible. And then, they were all finished. “Joycelyn, congratulations. You’ve found your family.” Sandra saw Joycelyn confused and whispered in her ear. “Really?” Joycelyn’s mind was all about her handsome husband nailing it. She did not care much about her background. “It’s true. Bellina spent 70 million dollars, and it’s all under your name now.” Sandra felt good and chuckled.
- “What?” Joycelyn was confused again.
- “Let’s put this matter on hold. I’ll go back and think about how to resolve the crisis. Everyone, disperse.” Ellison threw the documents on the desk and said a few words to Isolde.
- After that, he told William to push him to Joycelyn’s side.
- “Honey, let’s go home.” Ellison put away his murderous aura and took Joycelyn’s hand to get her up.
- Joycelyn smiled brightly and stood up to follow him. “Alright, let’s go home.”
- “You come with us.” Ellison looked up at Sandra.
- Sandra was speechless. She had a bad feeling but still followed as told.
- Sandra said, “Ellison, you’re finally awake. Congratulations! We’ve got three pieces of good news now. You’re awake. Joycelyn
- is pregnant and has found her family. The Schultz family gave 70 million dollars as a wedding gift. That’s amazing.”
- “Well, if I don’t wake up, you’ll get some handsome young man for Joycelyn, right? I was unconscious, and Joycelyn hasn’t shown the baby bump, right? Ellison’s voice was cold.
- Sandra’s heart skipped a beat, wondering why those words sounded so familiar.
- “Wait. You could remember those words when you were unconscious?” Sandra scratched the back of her head, her heart pounding
- Joycelyn’s eyes were wet as she kept smiling. “I told you, he bears grudges.”
- Sandra pretended to look at the ceiling and the floor, but she dared not look into Ellison’s eyes.
- It was too awkward. During this period, Sandra had criticized Ellison to his face and even talked about handsome men with siz abs before Joycelyn.
- “Mrs. Grant…” Behind them, Jerome hesitated for a few seconds before calling out to Joycelyn.
- Joycelyn stopped in her tracks and turned around. Then, she asked Sandra beside her, “You just said that I’m from the Schultz family and Jerome is my brother?”
- There were too many surprises. Joycelyn did not pay much attention to that.
- Sandra always had a good memory and remembered it clearly. “Yes. You’re the real daughter the Schultz family has been looking for. Bellina is an adopted orphan.”
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- Joycelyn finally got convinced.
- She looked down at Ellison in the wheelchair and brushed his short hair. “You need a good rest since you just woke up. Let’s go home now because the truth of my background can wait.”
- Without the search for the truth, Ellison wouldn’t have ended up sitting in the wheelchair.
- Joycelyn was worried about Ellison, who had to deal with his company’s crisis right after he woke up. She intended to send him back to the hospital for a checkup.
- “He’s in fine. Your cousin–in–law has checked up on him. Don’t worry.”
- Jeff would ask Ellison to give the wheelchair to the pregnant Joycelyn if Ellison’s leg weren’t into a cast.
- “Cousin–in–law?”
- “Yes, Joycelyn. Please allow me to do the introduction. My name is Jeff Spencer, your elder cousin. I bought you yogurt cake when you were little.” Jeff bent down and reintroduced himself to Joycelyn with a smile.
- “I… I don’t remember that.” Joycelyn smiled with embarrassment.
- That was why Jeff’s eyes were red and tearful at the first sight of Joycelyn.
- Jeff turned out to be Joycelyn’s cousin.
- “It is my turn. Joycelyn, I’m his wife, Shirley Don.” Shirley walked over with a faint smile and hugged Joycelyn.
- When Shirley let go of Joycelyn, Jerome walked over.
- In comparison, Joycelyn was more familiar with the Spencer couple than with Jerome.
- She didn’t like Jerome because he was bad to her for the sake of Bellina.
- “Well, my husband just woke up, so we should leave now. Let’s do some catching up
- Before Jerome opened his mouth, Joycelyn bad goodbye to the Spencer couple.
- later.”
- Too many things had happened within that day, so Joycelyn needed time to collect her thoughts. She wasn’t ready to face the truth yet.
- At that moment, she was anxious to go home for a moment of peace with her husband.
- “Yes, let’s go home.” Ellison was nervous because his pregnant wife was weak.
- Joycelyn had made herself clear, so Jerome kept his mouth shut.
- The Grant couple left the meeting hall. Those reporters looked at the Grant couple from a distance and could do nothing because more than two hundred bodyguards got them under control.
- They had come for the potential reshuffle of the Grant Group and an interview with its new leader.
- It seemed the reshuffle had come to a premature end.
- “Is the man in the wheelchair the CEO of the Grant Group, Ellison? The woman in Chanel beside him must be Mrs. Grant. Oh, she’s so beautiful and elegant,” a reporter in the crowd commented.
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- The reporters stretched their necks for more information.
- Octavia was in the crowd. She happened to be there and wished to run into the right guy, a rich one.
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- She had forced her way into the crowd and then to the front. Her eyes became wide open when she saw that familiar figure.
- “Joycelyn?” Octavia muttered with doubt.
- She thought that she must have made a mistake. Then, she was aghast at the sight of the handsome Ellison.
- “Is Joycelyn the wife of the Grant Group’s owner?” she wondered.
- Octavia wished for confirmation, but the bodyguards kept pushing her backward. Besides, it wasn’t easy for her to move in the crowd.
- The limos drove away.
- In the car, Joycelyn could no longer hold back her emotions, and tears rolled down her cheeks.
- “You bad man, no more surprise! You don’t know what I have suffered in the past twenty days…”
- Joycelyn cried in Ellison’s arms till she became breathless.
- “My bad. All my bad.” Moved and saddened, Ellison embraced Joycelyn and kept comforting her.
- In his coma, he had heard Joycelyn, so he knew her weakness and possible miscarriage.
- He had forced himself to wake up. Fortunately, both he and Joycelyn had survived the challenges.
- “There, there. It is over now. Let me feel our baby you are carrying.”
- His big hand touched her flat belly. Ellison did not know how to describe his feelings at that moment.
- He felt thrilled, as if he had the most precious treasure in the world. He felt powerful, so his leg in a cast didn’t ache at all.
- Joycelyn was amused by Ellison. She wiped her tears with his suit jacket. “Only one month old. It can’t be larger than the bean sprout, so you can’t feel anything.”
- “Sorry for what you suffered.” Ellison hugged Joycelyn tightly.
- “I heard you when I was in a coma. I was overjoyed at the news of your pregnancy. I urged myself to wake up. I even swore at myself.”
- Ellison’s voice was slightly trembling. Besides the joy of his survival, there was his excitement of being a father.
- The aftereffect became strong.
- Ellison hugged Joycelyn and kissed her again and again. “Honey, I am so happy to have you in my life.”
- Joycelyn hugged Ellison by the neck and kissed him back.
- Both of them got carried away by love and excitement.
- Fortunately, the bodyguard had rolled down the partition in advance.
- The atmosphere in the backseats became sweet.
- Suddenly, Ellison made a muffled grunt. Only then did Joycelyn realize that she had pained Ellison’s wounded leg.
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- “Are you alright? No overexertion. Relax because you just woke up.”
- Ellison was so strong that he almost carried Joycelyn onto his lap. Scared, Joycelyn moved back to her seat, sat upright, and straightened her clothes.
- “You are pregnant now, so I should restrain myself.”
- Ellison took a deep breath.
- Absence made the heart grow fonder, but Ellison still told himself to calm down for the sake of his pregnant wife.
- “You’ve lost weight.” Joycelyn did not know whether to laugh or cry. She felt sorry for Ellison as he did her
- “I’m fine. I will put on weight soon, but your case is tricky.”
- Ellison placed his big hand on Joycelyn’s belly. “However, I have confidence in my child. Be good, kid. Don’t make things difficult for your mom, okay?”
- His warm palm caressed Joycelyn’s belly, and his tone was soft.
- With a gentle and powerful father like Ellison, Joycelyn’s child would be happy for sure.
- “Will our child call me Daddy this time next year? I will soon have two babies.”
- Ellison couldn’t help but grin from ear to ear.
- Joycelyn held Ellison’s arm and pressed her face against it. “I don’t think so. Our kid will be three months old then. It is scary for a three–month old baby to speak.”
- “Not for my kid. My kid must be a genius.”
- Joycelyn did not know whether to laugh or cry. “Come on!”
- Then, she yawned.
- “Sleep if you’re tired. I am here, so you have nothing to worry about.”
- Ellison pressed Joycelyn’s head against his chest and coaxed his wife to sleep.
- Joycelyn wrapped her arms around Ellison’s neck and snuggled into his embrace.
- After the eventful period, Joycelyn finally had a peaceful sleep.
- The atmosphere in the car was loving.
- The one in the meeting hall was depressing.
- Bellina smashed the meeting hall like mad because it was totally unacceptable to her that Joycelyn turned out to be a Schultz.
- Leah was scared out of wits.
- Since Ellison was awake, the truth of the car accident would come out soon.
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- Back at the hospital, Ellison underwent a full–body examination, while Joycelyn received a prenatal injection and soon fell into a peaceful sleep.
- Lying on his side on the hospital bed, Ellison gazed at Joycelyn, who was sleeping soundly in his arms.
- Every now and then, he would reach out to gently stroke her soft hair or lightly caress her delicate face.
- When he couldn’t resist any longer, he would place a light kiss on her, careful not to wake her up. The room was filled with warmth and tenderness.
- Joycelyn was woken up by hunger. When she opened her eyes, the first thing she saw was a face so familiar it was etched into
- her soul.
- “Honey…” she murmured sleepily, her voice soft and sweet.
- Ellison responded, gazing at her with deep affection.
- “You didn’t rest?” she asked.
- “I can’t stop myself watching you. You’re so beautiful,” Ellison said with a gentle smile.
- Joycelyn bit her lip and chuckled softly, her expression warm and delicate. People said happiness gives people energy, and she felt completely recharged.
- The couple lay face–to–face, simply looking at each other. To Joycelyn, Ellison’s expression was tender and gentle. His gaze felt like the morning sunlight shimmering on a tranquil lake.
- That kind of tenderness made people sink into it, bringing a sense of peace and security.
- “Mr. Grant, you’re very handsome,” Joycelyn said playfully, her bright eyes twinkling. No matter how much she looked at him, she couldn’t get enough.
- Ellison reached out and gently stroked her soft, fair check.
- As Joycelyn turned her head slightly, she caught sight of his wedding ring and suddenly thought of something.
- She asked, “My wedding ring… How did you buy it?”
- “Why?” Ellison finally noticed that Joycelyn’s wedding ring was no longer on her finger. There was only a faint mark left behind. “Is something wrong with the ring?”
- Ellison recalled overhearing something about the ring that day.
- Joycelyn explained, “Shirley said there was high–purity harmful powder hidden inside the ring. Combined with the herbal medicine I massaged into Isolde’s body, the two substances clashed and harmed me.”
- Joycelyn pursed her lips, blinking quietly as she looked at him.
- Ellison’s brows furrowed as he held her hand. “I ordered the ring from a branded store. I only remember that the serial number was our marriage registration date. Where is the ring? I’ll investigate.”
- Joycelyn said, “You bought the ring, but the medicinal packet inside was prepared by Dr. Mason. But he hasn’t woken up yet.”
- “He’s still unconscious?” Ellison instinctively tried to prop himself up with his arms. The fact that Kingston was still comatose made him even more suspicious.
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- “Yes…” Joycelyn had her own suspicions.
- However, since Kingston was still unconscious, even if they questioned Leah, she might just push all the blame onto him, making things even more complicated.
- Ellison said, “I’ll pick a new wedding ring for you later. And when I find out who did this, I swear I’ll drown them!”
- Someone dared to harm his wife and child. He swore he wouldn’t let them off.
- Ellison cursed, “Damn it! They hid the poison in the wedding ring. They were trying to drive a wedge between us!”
- Ellison couldn’t wait another second. He sat up immediately, reaching for his phone.
- “Slow down.” Joycelyn urged, also sitting up carefully to make sure he didn’t move too fast. “Your leg is still in a cast.
- She herself had received the prenatal injection in her backside, and it was a little sore. They were truly an “injured yet determined couple.
- Ellison said, “I’m fine. You should lie down.”
- “No. I’m kind of hungry,” Joycelyn admitted, a bit embarrassed.
- “Alright. I’ll have Sandra bring food in.” Ellison picked up his phone and called Sandra.
- Outside the hospital room, the Spencer family had all arrived. They were waiting anxiously. They were separated by just one door, but unable to go inside.
- Jeff’s three younger siblings kept glancing at their watches. Each of them wore luxury watches worth over 300 thousand dollars, but it didn’t matter. Time still passed just as slowly.
- “It’s already past mealtime. Why are they still not up?” Sebastian Spencer, the third eldest of the Spencer family, nudged his younger brother. “Edward, go check if Joycelyn is still asleep or if it’s Ellison who’s not up yet.”
- Edward Spencer shot Sebastian a sidelong glance and sneered. “That’s Ellison! If it were just anyone else, I would’ve knocked on the door and asked already.”
- He had never seen Ellison in person, but his infamous reputation was enough to make him wary.
- Sebastian said, “What are you afraid of? You’re his cousin–in–law.”
- “You’re older than me! If anyone has more authority, it’s you. Why don’t you go?” Edward usually wasn’t one to back down, but he wasn’t about to mess with Ellison.
- “Useless.” Sebastian scoffed, his handsome face filled with disdain.
- “Please, I don’t want to offend Ellison.” Edward leaned back lazily on the sofa, resting his hands behind his head and crossing- his legs comfortably as he waited.
- “I heard Ellison is already 30, while Joycelyn isn’t even 23. That’s a seven–year age gap. He was in a coma for twenty days. Can his body even handle it?” Zack Spencer, the second eldest, frowned. His chiseled features looked unusually serious.
- “Yeah, he’s kinda old,” Sebastian commented.
- “A man of his age suffered a severe injury. Honestly, it’s a bit concerning,” Edward added with his usual sharp tongue.
- The four of them sat in the lounge area, their eyes fixed on the hospital room door. The moment they saw Sandra arrive with a nutritionist and a meal tray, they all shot up from their seats at once.
- Four tall handsome men exuded unique charm. They looked gentle, elegant, dashing, and sunny. Together, they were like a
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- Jeff asked. ‘Sandra, i Joverden wesker
- “Yes” Sandra nodded, barely finding her respwwee before the four men route forward with their long legs
- Sandra knocked on the dose before entering with the nutrition Jeff followed clearly behind, bringing his three younger siblings with him.
- The previously spacious and well lit cuite now felt a little cramped with the presence of the four men
- The moment they saw Joycelyn, aside from Jeff, the other three were completely stunned.
- She had bright eyes and delicate features. She looked just like the little doll they remembered from childhood, only grown to full size. They finally met their long–lost cousin.
- The three of them stared at Joycelyn, their eyes brimming with unconcealed excitement.
- Joycelyn had freshened up and was now sitting at the dining table, waiting for the meal while pushing Ellison’s wheelchair into place beside her.
- When she turned her head and saw Jeff along with three unfamiliar yet distinguished young men, she was momentarily taken aback.
- “Sandra, these gentlemen are…?” Joycelyn asked in surprise.
- Ellison, on the other hand, remained composed.
- His gaze swept across the four men, and he quickly deduced who they were.
- Jeff introduced them personally. “This is Zack Spencer, your cousin. These two are your youngest uncle’s sons, Sebastian Spencer and Edward Spencer.”
- The three men greeted her in turn, and Joycelyn nodded in acknowledgment.
- Jeff said warmly, “Apologies for showing up so suddenly. But everyone back home was too anxious to wait any longer. We just wanted to see you. I hope we didn’t disturb you.”
- If this had been the past, Joycelyn would have been overjoyed at the thought of reuniting with her family. She had once longed for it so much.
- But given everything that had happened during her search for her birth family, the tragedies and complications that followed, she now felt hesitant and guilty.
- Facing her four older cousins, she was unsure how to react.
- “Please have a seat.” Ellison invited them to sit.
- “Shirley is with the Spencer elders visiting Grandma,” Sandra said as she set the table. Grandma said there will be a dinner tonight to celebrate that you have finally found your family!”
- “Oh,” Joycelyn murmured softly, nodding. Her nervousness was visible.
- With Ellison not being a particularly talkative person, the atmosphere between the six of them remained awkward and
- unfamiliar.
- “Have you guys had lunch yet? Would you like to eat something with us?” Joycelyn asked, looking at her four cousins. Their eager gazes made her grip her fork a little tighter.
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- Jeff asked, “Sandra, is Joycelyn awake?”
- “Yes.” Sandra nodded, barely finishing her response before the four men strode forward with their long legs.
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- Sandra knocked on the door before entering with the nutritionist. Jeff followed closely behind, bringing his three younger siblings with him.
- The previously spacious and well–lit suite now felt a little cramped with the presence of the four men.
- The moment they saw Joycelyn, aside from Jeff, the other three were completely stunned.
- She had bright eyes and delicate features. She looked just like the little doll they remembered from childhood, only grown to full size. They finally met their long–lost cousin.
- The three of them stared at Joycelyn, their eyes brimming with unconcealed excitement.
- Joycelyn had freshened up and was now sitting at the dining table, waiting for the meal while pushing Ellison’s wheelchair into place beside her.
- When she turned her head and saw Jeff along with three unfamiliar yet distinguished young men, she was momentarily taken aback.
- “Sandra, these gentlemen are…?” Joycelyn asked in surprise.
- Ellison, on the other hand, remained composed.
- His gaze swept across the four men, and he quickly deduced who they were.
- Jeff introduced them personally. “This is Zack Spencer, your cousin. These two are your youngest uncle’s sons, Sebastian Spencer and Edward Spencer.”
- The three men greeted her in turn, and Joycelyn nodded in acknowledgment.
- Jeff said warmly, “Apologies for showing up so suddenly. But everyone back home was too anxious to wait any longer. We just wanted to see you. I hope we didn’t disturb you.”
- If this had been the past, Joycelyn would have been overjoyed at the thought of reuniting with her family. She had once longed for it so much.
- But given everything that had happened during her search for her birth family, the tragedies and complications that followed, she now felt hesitant and guilty.
- Facing her four older cousins, she was unsure how to react.
- “Please have a seat.” Ellison invited them to sit.
- “Shirley is with the Spencer elders visiting Grandma,” Sandra said as she set the table. “Grandma said there will be a dinner tonight to celebrate that you have finally found your family!”
- “Oh,” Joycelyn murmured softly, nodding. Her nervousness was visible.
- With Ellison not being a particularly talkative person, the atmosphere between the six of them remained awkward and
- unfamiliar.
- “Have you guys had lunch yet? Would you like to eat something with us?” Joycelyn asked, looking at her four cousins. Their eager gazes made her grip her fork a little tighter.
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- “We already ate. You go ahead. Don’t be nervous,” Jeff reassured her with a charming yet fatherly smile.
- “Okay,” Joycelyn responded politely before starting her incal.
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- The four Spencer brothers watched her with approval in their eyes. The way they looked at her was almost the same way they used to look at Sandra.
- Back when Joycelyn went missing, the three younger siblings were still kids themselves. To them, she had always been the family’s little baby.
- However, when their gazes shifted to Ellison, their expressions changed to one of scrutiny.
- Edward tilted his head and stared at Ellison’s leg, which was in a cast, as if assessing whether it would heal properly.
- He thought that their precious cousin couldn’t marry a cripple.
- Ellison’s eyes narrowed slightly. These four men looked like four disapproving fathers–in–law, staring him down as if they wanted to X–ray him inside and out. It made him a little nervous.
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- Under the affectionate gazes of her four cousins, Joycelyn felt incredibly restrained during this lunch.
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- As soon as the table was cleared, Jeff went to fetch some nutritional supplements suitable for pregnant women for Joycelyn.
- The four brothers took care of her and even Ellison.
- Joycelyn looked at the exquisite food in front of her.
- “My wife said these are all good for you and beneficial to your health,” Jeff said.
- “Ellison, you should eat too. Don’t be too reserved. We’re all family now.” Jeff, with his authoritative eldest brother aura, made sure to take care of every detail.
- Joycelyn and Ellison exchanged glances.
- Ever since they got married, they had only really interacted with Isolde. The rest of their relatives maintained surface–level politeness but didn’t have much actual contact.
- The young couple had grown accustomed to a simple family dynamic and had never experienced such a large and harmonious family before.
- “You should eat more. You’ve lost weight recently,” Ellison said as he asked Sandra to warm up
- the
- soup.
- Since they had already done a paternity test, Ellison spoke up on behalf of Joycelyn. “Now that we’ve confirmed everything, can you tell us
- s more about Joycelyn’s past?”
- Jeff said, “Joycelyn was originally named Septima Schultz. She’s the youngest in the Schultz family. With the four of us from the Spencer family and two from the Schultz family, she has a total of six older cousins.”
- “She was the seventh child in the family and was born on July 7th. That’s why we called her Septima. She went missing before she even turned four. She’ll be 23 this July,” Jeff explained gently.
- Joycelyn’s eyes widened in surprise. “I’m not even 23 yet?”
- It was no wonder she had always been shorter than her classmates in school. Her birthday had been recorded incorrectly. “Joycelyn, that means we’re the same age!” Sandra said excitedly as she walked over with the warmed–up soup.
- The unexpected “discount” of three years truly caught Joycelyn off guard.
- “I’m only 23? Wow, I suddenly feel three years younger!” she said happily. Her clear, bright eyes sparkled with a sweet smile as she looked at Ellison.
- Ellison chuckled slightly, his sharp, chiseled features exuding depth and mystery.
- “Mr. Grant, how old are you this year?” Edward asked with a deliberately innocent expression, despite already knowing the answer. His handsome face was full of mischief.
- Ellison’s eyes narrowed slightly as he glanced at Edward.
- His faint smile quickly disappeared. When his face showed no expression, it made him look even more unreadable and intimidating.
- Ellison’s natural aura as a leader commanded authority without the need for words. The atmosphere grew subtly tense. Sebastian immediately recognized that his younger brother was deliberately stirring trouble and kicked him under the table.
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- He thought, “This reckless idiot! He dares to challenge Ellison head–on! Is he tired of living?
- “Thirty,” Ellison answered in a calm, clear voice.
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- He carried an air of composure honed from years of navigating the business world. Every gesture and movement exuded an undeniable nobility that demanded respect.
- Despite being older, his status and presence alone commanded authority. In fact, he even seemed to outrank the four Spencer brothers.
- Ellison wasn’t the gentle, easygoing type. His aura was straightforward and dominant, the kind that tolerated no provocation.
- Edward said, “Zack is 32, Joycelyn’s eldest brother is also 30. Sebastian and Jerome are both 28, and I’m 26. You’re married to Joycelyn. I’m her older cousin, so I guess that makes you my cousin–in–law.”
- Edward was reckless and fearless. He leaned in closer, attempting to size up Ellison.
- The other three Spencer brothers were completely speechless at his antics. Joycelyn also blinked her big, bright eyes, watching Ellison with curiosity.
- Edward seemed like an upgraded version of Leon. He was so arrogant.
- “You’re that eager to measure up against me?” Ellison looked at Edward with a half–smile.
- A dangerous glint lurked deep within his eyes. Edward suddenly felt a chill run down his spine.
- Edward said awkwardly, “Never mind. Joycelyn just reunited with us after all these years. We didn’t even have time to prepare a proper gift for her or a wedding present for you two.”
- He added, “We should have a ceremony to welcome a new in–law. I will prepare a generous gift for you.”
- Edward chuckled, smoothly sidestepping the situation while making sure to emphasize his status within the family.
- He wanted Ellison to be respectful to him, since he was Joycelyn’s older cousin. His competitive nature was on full display. Joycelyn’s smile froze. She never expected Edward to be so bold to tease Ellison.
- She clutched Ellison’s hand and lowered her head, trying to stifle her laughter. She wanted to comfort him, but she had no idea how.
- She found it funny. It seemed Ellison had suddenly been demoted in her family hierarchy.
- Ellison knew she was laughing at him. He gave her palm a gentle squeeze, his cold, handsome face carrying an expression of quiet exasperation.
- That combination of helplessness and mild grievance made Joycelyn feel a little bad for him. But it also made her want to laugh even more.
- Ellison was strong. But unfortunately, Edward was fearless, leaving him with no way to counter.
- Luckily, laughter and chatter suddenly echoed from the hallway outside.
- Jeff and the others immediately got up. “That should be my dad and your uncles. As soon as they heard the news, they rushed over.”
- Joycelyn moved to stand up as well, but Jeff stopped her. “You don’t need to get up. You’re not feeling well.”
- “This wouldn’t be polite.” She hesitated.
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- “Oh my, this child has grown up so beautifully it’s been so many years. I still remember holding her when she was just a Sale Baby
- Jett’s father, Miguel, was a refined middle–aged men. When he saw Joycelyn, his eyes turned wet “the looks like ber mother when she was young, but even more like her grandmother, just as beautiful as she was in her youth”
- Hearing such heartfele praise cased Joycelyn’s nerves slightly. She softly called out, “Hi, Unde
- “Good girl, we’ve finally found your Miguel’s reddened eyes instantly became misty with emotion “Your mother can finally rest in peace now!
- He continued, “Come, let me introduce you. This is my wife. This is your youngest uncle and his wife, and this is your eldest brother, Timothy. Your father isn’t here yet. Quick Call your grandmother! Let her see Joycelyn”
- Jeff’s father wiped away a tear while instructing someone to start a video call
- Joycelyn then noticed a young man approaching her.
- It was her biological eldest brother. He bore a strong resemblance to Jerome, but his demeanor was more composed and refined “Joycelyn, I’m your eldest brother
- Timothy hesitated before gently placing his hand on Joycelyn’s head, his voice slightly trembling.
- The warmth of his palm, softly ruffling her hair, seemed to awaken the long–lost sense of family she had forgotten.
- “Hi, Timothy Joycelyn said sweetly. Her eyes were brimming with tears.
- In that moment, she truly felt the warmth of family.
- “You’ve grown into a fine young lady: Timothy wiped the tears from her face, his gaze overflowing with affection and heartache
- Sitting in his wheelchair, Ellison clenched his fist. He told himself Timothy was Joycelyn’s brother and should control his
- anger
- “Isn’t Jerome here? Why didn’t he come?” Miguel asked, looking around. “Let’s all have dinner together as a family tonight.” At those words, the Spencer brothers‘ expressions subtly shifted.
- They had all just received a message. Bellina had attempted suicide and was currently in the hospital being resuscitated. Jerome was by her side at the hospital.
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- “Joycelyn, how are you feeling? If you’re tired, we can wait a few days. Your health comes first. Shirley stepped forward and asked Joycelyn and Ellison.
- Hearing this, everyone realized this problem.
- “We were so caught up in the excitement. Eli and Joycelyn have just recovered. How about we have a simple family dinner here tonight? Once they’re discharged in a few days, we can celebrate again.”
- Joycelyn’s youngest uncle, Brian, suggested cheerfully.
- Hearing the nickname “Eli,” Joycelyn lowered her head and laughed so hard that tears almost came out.
- It was the first time someone addressed Ellison like that.
- “Hey, reunited with Joycelyn is a big event. How can we let her have dinner in a hospital?” Miguel immediately dismissed his brother’s suggestion.
- Brian said, “You’re right. I didn’t think it through.”
- “Since it’s a family gathering, let’s have it at home. We’re both feeling fine, and with Dr. Don here, there shouldn’t be any issues.” Ellison spoke, his aura standing out from the crowd.
- “Alright. I’ll have the restaurant’s chefs start preparing.” Isolde was also overjoyed. Having regained her energy after being unwell for days, she immediately instructed Luna to make the arrangements.
- “What’s the address? We’ve prepared quite a few gifts, and we’ll have them delivered straight to the house,” Miguel said with a smile.
- Everyone was delighted and doted on Joycelyn. They all had prepared gifts for her.
- As the daughter of the wealthiest family, with a mother from the prestigious Spencer family, Joycelyn was adored by the Spencers when she was little.
- Now that they had finally found her, her uncles and cousins were eager to make up for nearly twenty years of lost love.
- At this moment, Joycelyn had no idea just how extravagant these gifts would be.
- “Honey, this feels just like Christmas.” Joycelyn leaned in and whispered into Ellison’s ear.
- Even her social anxiety was being healed by her family’s enthusiasm.
- “Thanks to you, I’ve been blessed with an overwhelming amount of fortune too.” Ellison’s eyes held a faint smile.
- “Exactly! You have a new status in my family. The husband of the youngest lady in my family! Do you feel younger?” Joycelyn teased on purpose.
- Ellison’s smile immediately faded, and he let out a soft, cold snort.
- He said, “The bed here is uncomfortable. Let’s go home tonight.”
- “Alright. We’ll go home and recover.” Joycelyn gave him a playful wink.
- Her sweet and bright smile was like a little hook, tugging at Ellison’s heart and making it itch.
- Just as she finished speaking, she glanced up and saw Timothy taking a call. The caller ID displayed Jerome.
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- As Timothy answered, his brows furrowed, and he quickly stepped out of the hospital room.
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- It had been so long, and neither Jerome nor Richard had shown up. Joycelyn wondered if something had happened.
- She still didn’t know Bellina had attempted suicide by slitting her wrists.
- At Grace Haven Hospital, Bellina had just been pulled back from the brink of death. She had lost a significant amount of blood, leaving her face as pale.
- When Jerome answered the call, he only said he would return later. Bellina, who had been lying down, immediately sat up and ripped out her IV.
- Jerome turned around and was shocked. “Belle! Timothy, I’ll call you back,” he quickly said before hanging up and pressing the nurse’s call button.
- She said, “Just let me die. You’ve found your real sister. I am worthless now. I’m just your adopted sister.”
- Ignoring her bleeding wound, Bellina curled up on the bed. She hugged her knees and sobbed uncontrollably, looking utterly pitiful.
- Jerome said, “That’s not true. You’re my sister too. Just because Joycelyn is back doesn’t mean we won’t care about you.”
- Having watched her grow up, Jerome had always adored Bellina, even if they weren’t related by blood. Seeing her try to end her life pained him deeply.
- Even Richard didn’t go to see Joycelyn after landing. Instead, he rushed to check on Bellina.
- Bellina cried so hard she was nearly out of breath. She sobbed while pitying herself.
- She said, “What if she wants to drive me out? Then I’ll have no home. I’ll never have a father or brothers to love me again. I’m just an unwanted child, and no one will ever want me.”
- “Belle, we are your family. Don’t overthink it. We would never abandon you.” Jerome motioned for the nurse to come forward and help treat her wound, reattaching the IV.
- “But what if she makes you choose between us?” Bellina, her tear–streaked face, looked up at Jerome and asked.
- Jerome replied, “That won’t happen.”
- “It will! She already has everything. Why does she have to take away mine? She’s already living such a good life. Why does she have to ruin mine? She’s going to ruin my peaceful family!” Bellina continued to cry and make a scene.
- Bellina made it sound like Joycelyn was the villain. Since she had gone missing, she should never have returned to disrupt the peaceful and harmonious family.
- Bellina had already destroyed the Schultz family’s blood samples. Joycelyn had already married into a wealthy family, yet she still wanted to come back and take everything away from her.
- Bellina completely abandoned her usual sweet and considerate demeanor. She made a huge fuss, pretending to be a wounded and pitiful soul, desperately seeking death out of fear of being abandoned once again.
- Even when Richard arrived later, he couldn’t calm her down. Left with no choice, the doctor had to administer a sedative.
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- That afternoon, Joycelyn and Ellison underwent another round of check–ups.
- Ellison was in stable condition, and the wound on his head was healing at an astonishing rate.
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- Ever we Joycelyn had removed the poisonous ring, her body had also been steadily recovering With Shirley personally oververing her care, she was improving rapidly and no longer experiencing any bleeding
- However, the was will physically weak and would need to remain on bed rest for a while before the could return to the normal state of a pregnant woma
- “Getting discharged feels amazing” Joycelyn leaned against Ellison’s chest, watching the fleeting scenery outside the window, her mood lifted immensely
- Ellison held her small hand tightly, their fingers interlocked as if he couldn’t bear to let go.
- Joycelyn tilted her head up and pouted her rosy lips. “Come closer. Kiss me?
- Ellison lowered his head and obediently kissed her.
- “Good boy!” Joycelyn could not help but laugh. Her bright, sparkling eyes and sweet smile were enough to heal anyone’s
- heart
- Ellison dipped his head and kissed her twice more. Things are different now. I’ll need you to protect me.”
- Six cousin–in–laws, and the youngest among them was practically determined to treat him as a younger brother.
- If it were anyone else, Ellison would have plenty of ways to deal with them. But unfortunately, they were his wife’s cousins.
- “Are you still worried about Edward? He seems a little arrogant. To be honest. I don’t have a solution either, Joycelyn said. Thinking about Edward’s mischievous nature, she wanted to laugh.
- Joycelyn added. “Technically, I’m the youngest in my family.”
- They think I’m too old for you.” Ellison sighed dramatically at that, his deep, indifferent gaze suddenly filled with a hint of melancholy, looking incredibly pitiful
- His cold and deep eyes became lonely. It looked so heartbreaking.
- “It’s fine! Older men are more caring, Joycelyn said sweetly, gently stroking his handsome face to comfort him.
- That made Ellison feel even worse. One night’s sleep, and suddenly his wife was seven years younger than him. That only made him seem even older.
- Ellison let out a quiet sigh. Thinking about his six cousin–in–laws, Ellison closed his eyes, leaning against Joycelyn as he inhaled the pleasant scent of her hair.
- He said, “Looks like I’ll have to work even harder.
- Joycelyn laughed as she patted his shoulder. “You’re already doing great, Eli.” Her tone was just like coaxing a child.
- For some reason, the nickname sounded cute but also incredibly amusing.
- Ellison was known for being ruthless in the business world, someone who held the entire industry’s lifeline in his hands. Yet, he had a new, harmless nickname, “Eli
- “You’re still laughing at me?” Ellison snorted softly, then lightly bit Joycelyn’s collarbone.
- She let out a soft whimper, her gaze turning slightly sultry.
- “As long as you’re mine, I don’t mind that nickname.” Ellison kissed Joycelyn again.
- One hand remained tightly intertwined with hers, while the other wrapped around her waist.
- As he held her, his hand began to wander upwards. “Darling, you’ve lost weight. You need to eat more.”
- Joycelyn, still dizzy from the kisses, suddenly snapped back to reality when she looked down. She saw his large, veined hand resting on her chest.
- “When the baby is born, they’ll drink formula. Only 1 can drink your…” Ellison looked at Joycelyn. His gaze was filled with undeniable possessiveness.
An Joycelyn English Novel Chapter 311-315
An Joycelyn English Novel Chapter 311-315
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An Joycelyn English Novel
Status: Completed Native Language: English
