Love's Tangled Web by Donna Taylor

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.”

about me like this? What did I do to

locking eyes with Alex defiantly, and neither

to calm things down. “Ellie, let’s not

this into a big deal. Alex’s tone was a bit harsh because he was just too protective of me. Please don’t blame him, alright?

Ellie. Haley has already apologized. Don’t stay mad. Have a

move past

glanced at the awkward Mosley siblings. Ellie said,

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

empty glasses and filled them to the brim before Haley could even finish her sentence. This meal was Lacey’s generous treat, and

be concerned about Ellie, but her eyes were fixed on Alex. Seeing his face

just take it easy,

to drink when Alex suddenly grabbed her wrist. Their

“Ellie stop being stubborn. This drink is really strong, and you can’t handle it.”

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

suddenly fell eerily quiet, and the atmosphere became extremely