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.”

to the front row. Feeling numb, she

want to watch the movie, nor did she care to see how Alex could make Haley laugh. Ellie closed her eyes to rest. Soon, Alex would come and

jolted awake by a thick cloud of smoke. Opening her eyes, she saw dense smoke all around and a crowd of people rushing frantically toward the exits. Ellie snapped to

her lungs, making it hard to breathe. Steadying herself, she scanned the crowd for any sign of Alex and Haley. Tears streamed from her eyes due to the smoke, and as Ellie tried to move from her seat, people surged and

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

Alex protectively guide Haley past her,

erupted. There were firefighters, theater staff, and

out of the theater’s exit, immediately checking

tightly. “I’m so scared, Alex! Please

without hesitation, wrapping his arm around Haley and

inside!” someone shouted from behind

to see the only exit blocked by flames! He released Haley,

shouted, dialing her number while searching the

entrance, only to be stopped by firefighters. Alex’s eyes were red with desperation as he watched flames and smoke billow from the doorway.

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