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–dragged, half–pushed by Alex to the front row. Feeling

care to see how Alex could make Haley laugh. Ellie closed her eyes to rest. Soon, Alex would come and take the flowers away, and she would personally delete the

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

smoke filled 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

her back.

far off, tightly holding Haley

she watched Alex protectively guide Haley past

erupted. There were firefighters, theater staff, and a constant wave of fans spilling

the theater’s exit, immediately checking if she was

clutching Alex’s arm tightly. “I’m so scared, Alex!

his arm around Haley

a fire inside!” someone shouted from behind

flames! He released Haley, frantically scanning for Ellie

her number while

be stopped by firefighters. Alex’s eyes were red with desperation as he watched flames and smoke billow from the doorway. “Let

find anyone in there now” Haley pleaded, trying to hold