Love's Tangled Web by Donna Taylor

Chapter 56

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Ellie forcefully pulled her arm away from Alex’s grip. “I can’t do!” She met his gaze, summoning every bit of courage she had, refusing to back down.

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They stared at each other for a moment until Alex nonchalantly pulled out his phone and opened a video from the hospital. “You promised me you’d let me go with you to get a tattoo if I deleted the video!” Ellie exclaimed in disbelief.

Alex shot her a sidelong glance, smirking. “Ellie, you don’t have the right to negotiate with me!”

Ignoring the furious color draining from her face, he continued I know that Haley dumped Aaron for me, and it stings.”

He leaned in closer. “Just agree to help me this time, and I’ll delete the video!”

Ellie furrowed her brow, her eyes fixed on th

on his

sky. “If I’m lying, may I be struck down by

If that video remained in Alex’s hands, who knew what he might do with it? Reluctantly, she finally conceded, “I can

head meant regaining some peace in her life, she was willing to do

4 PM, there’s a movie Haley wants to see. I’ll buy the tickets, and

smile, Ellie nodded. She declined his offer to drive her, hailing a cab to head

to

her apartment.

better, she first needed to distance herself from the wrong person. She would take it one step at a time, slowly pulling

met with Alex, something bad seemed to happen. Before heading out, she pulled a red string bracelet

at the movie theater, she held the tickets Alex had given her and waited for Haley.

Haley arrived quickly, looking both excited and

don’t get it. Why do you want to reconcile with me? You have so many friends; you don’t need me,” Ellie finally blurted out, voicing the question that

she finally said, “Ellie, you’re different from my other friends. You grew up in the Warren family. Alex’s parents spoiled you like their own daughter, and Alex treats you like his little sister. Not

house. Alex and I are headed