Love's Tangled Web by Donna Taylor

Chapter 57

Chapter 57

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“Haley, for you,” Alex said in front of Ellie as he handed the rose to Haley. She glanced at Ellie but didn’t take them.

With a smirk, Alex turned and shoved a massive bouquet into Ellie’s arms. “Hold these for Haley.”

Reluctantly, Ellie grabbed the flowers, and Alex noticed the red ring on her wrist. “What’s that?”

Ellie quickly hid her wrist. “It’s a red string, for good luck.”

Alex pinched her cheek playfully. “Wearing that thing for luck is pointless; you’d be better off asking me to protect you.”

With that, he tugged Haley along, glancing back at Ellie. “Take good care of those flowers. If even one is missing, I’ll come looking for you.”

half–pushed by Alex to the front row. Feeling numb, she turned her gaze away.

the movie, nor did she care to see how Alex could make Haley laugh. Ellie closed her eyes to rest.

her eyes, she saw dense smoke all around and a crowd of people rushing frantically

Alex and Haley. Tears streamed from her eyes due to the

her back.

when she felt hopeless, she finally spotted Alex. He was not far off, tightly holding Haley in his arms as they moved against the tide

she watched Alex protectively guide Haley past her, not even

theater staff, and a constant wave

pulling Haley out of the

Alex’s arm tightly. “I’m

hesitation, wrapping his arm around Haley

inside!” someone shouted from

flames! He released Haley, frantically scanning for Ellie

her number while searching the crowd.

stopped by firefighters. Alex’s eyes were red with desperation as he watched flames and

put yourself in danger! You can’t find anyone in there now”