Chapter 48 Chapter 48 Joycelyn came across a chat log online between someone and their blind date .
Usually , these kinds of narcissistic and straightforward remarks are a turn off for most people .
But when it comes to Ellison , it was different .
* 1.51 % 户 It was hard to imagine someone who was usually so cool , composed , and aristocratic also having a bit of a dark side .
Despite his cold , aloof demeanor , there was something about him that made him seem less distant .
She understood what some people meant when they said your worldview follows your appearance .
Ellison didnt tease her anymore ; he lowered his gaze , sat down , and said , Lets have breakfast .
Joycelyn glanced at the beautiful , appetizing breakfast on the table and said , Its your birthday today .
Let me cook for you .
When I was little , my dad would always cook for me on my birthday .
Talking about her dad made Joycelyn feel a pang in her heart .
And , by extension , seeing Ellison just made her feel a little more bittersweet The regret of a love unfulfilled , the kind that one tried to nurture but was never reciprocated , always left her heart aching to the point of breathlessness .
By chance , Ellison had become the second person in the world to show her kindness , and slowly , her emotions had begun to shift toward him .
Joycelyn said , rolling up her sleeves as she headed to the kitchen to prepare the ingredients for the pasta .
Joycelyn valued the ritual of this moment even more than Ellison did .
Knowing that Ellison liked seafood , she specially prepared a seafood pasta for him .
She even fried two eggs and added a bit of green vegetables on the side .
In less than 15 minutes , a steaming bowl of homemade pasta was ready .
Ellison patiently waited for her to finish without eating anything else .
When Joycelyn placed the pasta in front of him , she said , Happy birthday , eat up .
It looks good , Ellison commented , eyeing the simple yet heartfelt dish .
He couldnt resist snapping a photo of it with his phone before picking up his fork .
Ellison also put a fried egg on her plate and said , Eat with me .
As Joycelyn sat down , she looked at the egg on her plate , then at Ellison across from her , and said , This ones for you .
I cant eat it .
If I wanted one .
I wouldve made another .
Its fine , just take a bite for good luck .
Dont always be so unlucky , Ellison replied with a smile before putting a shrimp in his mouth .
17:10 de , 11 Feb 600 Chapter 48 * 51 % There was something about it the flavor was different from what youd get in a fancy restaurant .
It was simple but full of warmth and homely charm .
Hows it taste ? Is it good ? Yeah , its fine .
Want to try ? Ellison asked , lifting his gaze to meet joycelyns eager expression .
品 Joycelyn smiled gently and said .
As long as you like it , thats all that matters .
Go ahead , theres probably too much for breakfast anyway .
Ill have the same as you .
After she said this , Ellison slid the bowl a little closer and put some pasta and shrimp on her plate .
Ellison said , Lets eat together .
Thanks .
Joycelyn gazed at the pasta on her plate .
In the past , she would never have thought that she would one day share a bowl of noodles with the president .
It felt surreal , but as soon as she took a bite , the warmth felt so real .
Joycelyn asked , Did your good friend come back yesterday to celebrate your birthday ? No , Ellison replied in a low voice .
His tone was as calm as always , and it was hard to read his emotions .

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But it made Joycelyn look up at him , and with a hesitant voice , she asked , Can I ask why ? Ellison paused for a moment before answering , h face darkening slightly .
I used to celebrate when I was a child , but I stopped caring about it as I got older .
Hearing this , Joycelyn instantly empathized .
When youre a kid , birthdays are filled with love and companionship .
But as you grow up , things change .
It must be painful for him .
Its okay .
Youve got me now .
Ill celebrate your birthday with you.
I even ordered a cake and will sing Happy Birthday to you Joycelyn said this , laughing lightly .
Ellisons deep eyes were fixed on her .
The moment their eyes met , Joycelyn instinctively tightened her grip on the fork and said , Next time , when its my birthday , you can come celebrate with me , if you dont mind .
I used to love birthdays when I was a kid .
But after my dad passed away , I havent celebrated since .
As she spoke , her nose suddenly tingled , and her eyes turned red .
The feeling of losing a loved one was so painful .
It felt like a scar that would never heal , and every time she thought about it , her heart ached .
When is your birthday ? Ellison asked .
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11 Feb # MO Chapter 48 End of November , Joycelyn sniffed , her eyes downcast as she continued eating her breakfast , Tll remember , Ellison said .
Okay , Joycelyn nodded .
After a brief chat , they ate in silence .
Once breakfast was over , Ellison got up , preparing to leave .
His phone rang twice .
He checked the message from Carmelo , asking if he liked the watch hed given him yesterday and if it fit well .
* 51 % It was a message in a group chat where Carmelo had tagged Ellison , and Leon had been teasing about how expensive the new watch was , saying it was something to show off .
Hed forgotten to wear his watch today , so he slipped it on and took a photo , sending it back .
Ellison : ( Thanks , youve got a good eye .
] Carmelo immediately responded with a congratulatory emoji .
Just as Joycelyn came out of the kitchen , she saw Ellison wearing the watch and sending the photo .
Was he wearing it just to show off to that rich girl ? Joycelyn couldnt help but wonder , and her imagination ran wild .
The strangest thing was that , with all the women Ellison was surrounded by , she couldnt understand why hed choose to marry her .
Thinking about his earlier words , Joycelyn suddenly froze , shocked by her own thoughts .
She wondered , Could it be that Ellison is only attracted to me because of some physical reason ? Is he incapable of feeling anything for other women ?