Love's Tangled Web by Donna Taylor

Chapter 21

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Ellie finally understood and shook her head. “No, I don’t. I’m just not used to wearing this kind of stuff,” she said, slipping the gift into Alex’s bag when he wasn’t looking, then turned to walk away.

But she didn’t get far before Alex caught up. “Since you helped me pick a gift, I’ll treat you to dinner, he said, grabbing her arm and leading her to his sports car. “After dinner, pack up your things and move back home with me,”

He then opened the gift box from his bag, took out the platinum bracelet, and put it on Ellie’s wrist. “Wear it when you’re not working You’ll get used to it, he warned.

The bracelet’s smooth texture perfectly complemented Ellie’s soft wrist, adding a subtle sparkle to her reserved nature, as if it was made just for her.

“Doesn’t it look good?” Alex asked, satisfied as he let go of her hand.

Ellie felt awkward and tried to remove the bracelet, but stopped when she caught Alex’s warning glance.

The car came to a stop after a few minutes, and Ellie thought they had finally arrived at the restaurant. Alex’s anxious voice broke through. “Tll take you out next time; just hurry and

get

her hand lingering on the seatbelt. Following Alex’s gaze, she spotted Haley standing by

busy fixing his hair in the rearview mirror. Noticing she was still in the car,

but before she could even find her balance, Alex

watched as he pulled up in front of Haley and got out to open the door for her.

to look away. This was the second time Alex had kicked her out of the front seat. She knew there wouldn’t be a next time.

prick at her eyes, Ellie removed the platinum bracelet from her wrist. This was not a real gift, no matter how much she hoped it could be.

She turned to see Haley approaching, with

wanted to talk about Aaron, but with Alex there, she felt like she couldn’t say a word. “Oh, Ellie, didn’t you say you wanted to try that matcha cake? Lets

Haley added, trying to lighten the

found herself being pulled across the street by Haley

at Haley, feeling a mix of confusion and disappointment. Just a few days ago, Haley had been totally uninterested in Alex, but now she was excited to have

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to sit beside her, with Alex taking a

over the menu, and Alex passed it to Haley. “You go ahead and order first,” he