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 screen.

her hesitation, Alex raised a finger to the sky. “If I’m lying, may I be

who knew what he might do with it? Reluctantly, she finally conceded, “I can

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

wants to see. I’ll buy the tickets, and you can invite her,” Alex said, a grin finally

his offer to drive her, hailing a cab to head back

to

her apartment.

make her life better, she first needed to distance herself from the wrong person. She would take it one step at a time, slowly pulling away from this man named Alex.

next afternoon, Ellie took a rare half–day off. Every time she met with Alex, something bad seemed to happen. Before heading out, she pulled a red string bracelet

the movie theater, she held the tickets Alex

looking both excited

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

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

and I