Love's Tangled Web by Donna Taylor

Chapter 69

Chapter 69

Haley’s face turned pale instantly as she retorted, “Ellie, how dare you slander me like that?!”

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Ellie didn’t hold back. “You know what you’ve done! Do you really want me to expose all your dirty secrets in front of everyone?”

Ellie was done holding back! She hadn’t wanted Aaron to know that Haley had been lying and betraying him from the start. She feared it would hurt him even more.

But Haley had gone too far! How could she behave so shamelessly and yet act so innocent?

Haley released Alex’s arm, her legs trembling as she staggered back. “I only broke up with Aaron! What do I have to be ashamed of? Ellie, after all these years of friendship, even if youre mad at me for not forgiving you, you can’t just slander me like that!”

turned to leave, only to be yanked

as he looked at Haley. “Haley, listen to me. No matter what they say, I won’t believe a word of it. They might be poor in spirit as well as in

threw

Alex embraced Haley, comforting her with patience. Her vision blurred, and for the first time, she understood that a heart already shattered could still hurt this

noticing more and more people gathering and wanting

Alex’s cold voice cut through

mind him,” Aaron continued walking, pulling Ellie to the

swiftly caught up with Ellie, gripping her shoulder to force her to stop.

was locked onto Ellie’s tear–streaked

furrowed his brow, shielding Ellie behind him. “Alex, don’t

challenging eyes. “Out of nowhere, you slander

free from Aaron’s hold and stepped forward. “I stand by every word I’ve said. Haley knows the truth

sliding between Ellie and Aaron. “Well, it looks like the apple

that spoke of warnings never uttered before. “Take back what you just