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

the sky. “If I’m

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

bowing her head meant regaining some peace in her life, she was

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

his offer to drive her,

to

her apartment.

first needed to distance herself from the wrong person. She would take it one step at

off. Every time she met with Alex, something bad seemed to happen. Before heading out, she pulled a red string bracelet from her drawer and slipped it on, believing it could ward off

the tickets Alex had given her and waited

quickly, looking both excited

so many friends; you don’t need me,” Ellie finally blurted out, voicing the question that had been stuck

eyes darted around nervously before 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 to mention how much Carlos dotes

brow furrow deeper, Haley continued directly, “Alex’s parents have already been to my house. Alex and I are headed toward marriage, and you’re his sister. I don’t want us to have a falling out!”