Chapter 103

Chapter 103

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Ellie gritted her teeth, trying to hold herself together. Ignoring the pain shooting through her wrist, she yanked her arm away from Alex and took a step back. With a chair now between them, their eyes met with intensity.

‘He always hurts me without a second thought. He did it before, and here he is doing it again,‘ Ellie thought bitterly.

She watched as Haley clang to Alex’s arm with an upset expression, and Alex protected Haley as if he was ready to fight anyone who wronged her–it seemed like Ellie was the one who was mistaken.

Holding back the tears, Ellie steadied her emotions and said, “Not every ‘sorry‘ can make things okay. She’s already done things wrong, and I don’t want to hear another apology.”

quickly defended herself. “Ellie, how can you speak about me like this? What did I do

eyes with Alex defiantly, and neither

be a happy gathering turned into a mess, and Lacey quickly tried to calm things down. “Ellie, let’s not do

over to Ellie. “Alright, alright, it’s my fault, okay? Ellie, you rarely come back home. Lt’s not turn this into a big deal. Alex’s tone was a bit harsh because he was just too

some drinks. “Exactly, Ellie. Haley has already apologized. Don’t stay

move past

insincere expression, and then glanced at the awkward Mosley siblings. Ellie said, “So if I drink, everything will just

what are you saying? If you don’t like me, I’ll try to avoid

before Haley could even finish her sentence. This meal was Lacey’s generous treat, and even though Haley’s behavior disgusted her, Ellie didn’t want Lacey

Haley pretended to be concerned about Ellie, but her eyes were fixed on Alex. Seeing

“If you can’t drink much, just take it easy,

Alex suddenly grabbed her wrist. Their eyes met, and he commanded, “Put

been silent until now, suddenly spoke up, “Ellie stop being stubborn. This drink is really strong, and

the glass, then pulling away from Alex’s grip. In front of everyone, she drank all three glasses. The strong liquor burned her throat and stomach like fire, but it

eerily quiet, and

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