Love's Tangled Web by Donna Taylor

Chapter 102

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Since Alex was at the door, he had been watching Ellie. He walked straight to the empty seat next to her and sat down.

Ellie kept her head down and stayed silent, yet she could feel Alex looking at her. But she wasn’t intending to greet him. Neither of them took the initiative to say hello, and the atmosphere was inexplicably awkward.

Layton’s curious eyes darted between Ellie and Alex before he cheekily said, “Alex, is your and Haley’s new house almost finished with the renovations? When are you planning to move in?”

Alex slowly narrowed his eyes in a warning, while Layton had a playful look in his eyes. The two locked eyes across the table, and Alex said, “Soon.” As he spoke, his gaze drifted back to Ellie.

Ellie kept her head down, gripping the cup tightly, trying hard to suppress the emotions she couldn’t show.

Just then, Haley arrived. Lacey quickly stood up to greet her, “Haley, we’re just waiting on you.”

Ellie stayed quietly in her seat, not even looking up to acknowledge Haley’s arrival. Their relationship had reached this point, and she didn’t want to pretend.

walked in and saw Alex sitting with Ellie, her expression visibly stiffened. Since Alex showed no intention of getting up, she had

asked, “Haley, when is

smiled at Alex, finally settling her gaze on Ellie. “I’m not in a rush. But by then, I’ll have you and

she be so hypocritical?‘ Ellie felt a surge of

may not be in a hurry, but someone else is.

responded bashfully, Ellie

and finally noticed something was wrong. “Ellie,

up and said, “It’s all my fault. Yesterday, I spoke to Ellie too harshly. See,

glanced over at Alex again. Alex was fiddling with a metal lighter, his thoughts

speak my mind. I didn’t mean anything by my tone yesterday, so don’t take it to heart.

ignore her, Haley raised her glass. “From now on, were family, right, Ellie?

kept quiet while Haley’s words made her seem petty. “I don’t drink,” Ellie said calmly.

and handed it to Ellie. “Ellie, I’ve already apologized. It’s just a few words; you’re not really going to hold a grudge, are you?”

getting up. “I wouldn’t say I’m holding a grudge I just have to go back home with Aaron

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