Love's Tangled Web by Donna Taylor

Chapter 66

Ellie couldn’t shake off Alex’s casual comments as they echoed in her ears. He might not want to boss around Haley, but he had no problem waking her up in the middle of the night to whip up some food for him.

Despite her heart feeling heavy with sadness, she couldn’t dare express It Ellie forced down the tide of emotions swirling inside her as she placed the cooked noodles on the dining table)

Alex asked between slurps of noodles, “Hey, Ellie, what kind of proposal do girls like? Indoor or outdoor? Romantic or cozy! Do you think Haley would like fireworks, or should I just get her some jewelry instead?”

Ellie kept her head down, vigorously wiping the stove as Alex continued nonchalantly, I’m not asking you for free advice. When I marry Haley, I’ll make you my bridesmaid, and I’ll prepare a huge red envelope for you–that’ll be a sizable gift!”

“Just make sure you close the door when you leave. I need to get some sleep for work tomorrow,” Ellie replied curtly.

She stepped out of the kitchen, not waiting for Alex to respond, and locked her bedroom door behind her. Each of his words punctured her heart like daggers.

Clutching her chest in pain, Ellie bit her lip to keep the tears from falling, leaning against the door as her body slowly sank down.

Tossing and turning all night, she knew she had to muster up some energy for work the next day. Glancing at the couch, she saw Alex, wrapped in her pink blanket, sleeping soundly. She couldn’t help but roll her eyes.

What an oblivious guy. If Haley saw him here, snuggled up in her blanket, she would definitely give him a piece of her mind!

Time flew by when life got busy. Alex didn’t come around for several days, allowing Ellie a rare moment of ease.

midnight, after finishing her shift at the bar, Ellie was called over

out, trying to hand him off to Ellic. She quickly sidestepped. ‘Don’t you dare give him to me.7 After hesitating. Ellie pulled a bracelet out of her

had gone to work, and Alex had texted her before leaving, saying he left the bracelet on

few bucks; it wasn’t something he needed to replace with something

bracelet Ellie had put in Alex’s pocket. He grinned and handed her the car keys. “Why don’t you drive his car back? Bring it to me at the hotel tomorrow

hesitated before taking the keys.

to the hotel, spotting Layton

parked the car, Alex started circling his sports car, looking like

this?!”

the

her earlobe, pointing at the mangled front

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Alex, rubbing her sore car. “It was my first time driving.

teasing tone, said, “As long as you’re okay, that’s what

in silence for a moment before suddenly shoving her towards the car. “Get

Where are you taking me?” She crossed