Ellison And Joycelyn: A Love Beyond The Rules

Chapter 249 Chapter 249 With the matter settled, Isolde gently patted Joycelyn's hand and said, "My dear Joycelyn, let's head home? "Alright," Joycelyn responded, her expression calm. She thought they wouldn't have faced the consequences without bringing them upon themselves.

Joycelyn supported Isolde as they walked along the carpet toward the main entrance of the Grant family estate. Ellison walked closely beside her.

The group of people who had cout to greet them immediately returned to their previous eagerness. They made inviting gestures on either side, saying, “Please cin." It was as if everything that had just happened had never happened Before entering, Isolde gestured for Joycelyn to step in first. "Grandma Isolde, this isn't appropriate, Joycelyn softly refused They were already at the front, and as the younger generation, it was customary for her to let Isolde enter first.

"I'm getting old. In the future, the Grant family will rely on you and Ellison." Isolde's words unmistakably affirm Joycelyn's position within the Grant family.

Joycelyn hesitated as she glanced at Ellison. He smoothly wrapped his arm around her waist and said, 'Mrs. Grant, please Joycelyn felt embarrassed. After a brief pause, she finally mustered the courage to lift her leg and step into the high threshold of the Grant family's home.

Everyone admired Joycelyn, and Isolde stepped aside to let her enter first. It was clear to the Grant family that Joycelyn held a special place in the household. With Isolde's approval and Ellison looking out for her, she had an unmatched status in the family. The level of favor she had was undeniable.

Joycelyn was surrounded by attention and admiration, a stark contrast to the disregard shown to Lily and Aaron. As the group entered the grand courtyard, the sight of them, on their knees in the sun at the entrance, made their fall from grace even more apparent.

"Dad, what do we do now?" Lily whispered, her voice filled with helplessness.

"Find another way. We can't let your brother's return to the family happen today!" Aaron gritted his teeth, his eyes filled with a cold, calculating look.

"But if he doesn't return to the family, how will we..." Lily hesitated, unable to finish her sentence.

As they were speaking, Liam, who had been hiding in the crowd, stepped forward. His gaze remained fixed on Joycelyn's back. Even though he couldn't fully see her, he still didn't look away. "I'm here now, but you messed it up. Don't blme." Liam said in a flat tone, with no change in his expression.

"From now on, you won't be able to bully her anymore. Please don't bother me. I won't be coming back," Liam said, then turned to leave.

Aaron grabbed his arm tightly. "Son, you saw how they've been bullying us. You're a part of the Grant family, yet because you weren't ruthless enough, Ellison snatched away the woman you care about!" Liam turned his head, his cold gaze looking down at Aaron as he spoke through gritted teeth, "I'm not." "No, you are! You could be more powerful than Ellison! As long as you're stronger than him, everything in the Grant family will be yours, including the woman you've secretly admired for years." Liam's other hand, hanging by his side, instinctively clenched, and even his usually calm eyes flickered momentarily. Aaron noticed that he had struck a nerve with Liam.

"Then you're just deluding yourself," Liam said, shaking off Aaron's hand before walking away without looking back. Aaron was filled with frustration, unable to conceal his disappointment.

1/3 Mon, 73% CE) Chapter 249 "Dad, he!" Lily couldn't hide her frustration as she spoke, her knees still on the ground.

"It's fine, plenty of tahead," Aaron gritted his teeth. As someone who had been through it all, he noticed the fleeting glint of determination in Liam's eyes.

As Joycelyn and her group entered the compound, they headed toward the family chapel. Upon seeing the chapel, a sense of ancient solemnity filled the air. With their delicate curves, the intricate carvings and towering rooflines stood in stark contrast to the weathered stones and tiles, bearing the marks of time.

The chapel seemed to whisper the family's glorious history and transformation. Offerings were made to the prominent leaders of past generations on the altar.

Under Isolde's guidance, the head members of the Grant family stepped forward to offer their respects at the altar. After them, other relatives and their children followed suit, performing the ssacred rituals.

Nearby, a priest quietly recited prayers, his chants blending with the readings that filled the air. The atmosphere was solemn and grand, filled with profound reverence for the family's honor and blessings.

Only the high-status elder members were inside the family chapel, while all the younger generations stood outside.

Isolde was the only one seated in the grand chair, while Joyce, experiencing such a grand occasion for the first time, stood straight and composed. Behind her, as a combat skills practitioner, Sandra struggled to maintain her posture and couldn't help but squirm.

Ellison stood tall and straight, gazing at his graceful and gentle wife. He leaned down and whispered, “Are you tired?" "I'm fine," Joycelyn replied. Though she was a bit tired, she knew she had to maintain her composure in such a grand setting. She couldn't afford to give anyone a reason to criticize her.

"Letgive you a massage," Ellison said, gently massaging Joycelyn's lower back.

"Don't, we're in the family chapel,” Joycelyn quickly responded, a little embarrassed. Joycelyn thought it wasn't appropriate.

"The benefactors won't mind such a trival matter," Ellison said softly, ignoring Joycelyn's attempts to nudge his arm. He leaned closer, his voice gentle as he whispered in her ear.

Joycelyn didn't want to make any significant movements to avoid drawing attention. However, pressure of his them massage was just right. The soreness in her lower back eased, and the discomfort lessened significantly.

Almost two hundred people attended, but fortunately, the elders from the m various families led their entire households in the celebration, so they only had to stand for about an hour and a half. However, Aaron's family was notably absent. "Alright, the offerings end here today. Next, we will proceed with my granddaughter-in-law's genealogy ceremony. Please." Isolde stood up from the grand chair and addressed the crowd.

Before Joycelyn left, she heard Isolde mention that she would undergo the hadn't ceremony today she such a grand ceremony, especially with so many people present, and she didn't fully realize how significant it was. "Wait, Mrs. Grant. My father hasn't arrived yet, and our family hasn't paid our respects yet. Regardless, we are still members of the Grant family," said Gavin Grant, Aaron's son, with a worried expression.

"Your father and sister have disrespected Joycelyn. What right do they have to offer their respects?" Isolde's stern v wave of shover Gavin, causing him to immediately lower his head in embarrassment.

sent a "Since your father isn't here, you can take his place and offer a prayer," Isolde said, not completely ignoring the matter, directing her words to Gavin.

"Understood." Gavin led his family outside to offer their prayers and pay their respects.

2/3 Chapter 249 When Aaron and Lily entered, the worship ceremony had already ended. Aaron's eyes widened as he saw the genealogy register and seemed agitated. "Who got registered?" "It's Joycelyn. We have to give our blessings later," Gavin replied softly.