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

playing on

“If I’m lying,

might do with it? Reluctantly, she finally conceded, “I can

in her life, she was willing to do it.

4 PM, there’s a movie Haley wants to see. I’ll buy the tickets, and you can invite her,”

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

to

her apartment.

herself from the wrong person. She would take it one step at a time, slowly

off. Every time she met with Alex, something bad seemed to happen. Before heading out, she pulled a

early at the movie theater, she held the tickets

quickly, looking both excited and awkward

don’t get it. Why do you want to reconcile with me? You have so many friends; you don’t need me,” Ellie

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 to mention how much Carlos dotes on

my house. Alex and I are headed toward marriage, and you’re his sister. I don’t want us