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.”

can you speak about me like this? What did I

Alex defiantly,

Lacey quickly tried to calm things down. “Ellie, let’s not do this. Haley is Alex’s fiancée, and you’re all family. Whatever misunderstandings there are, can’t we just let them go?”

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 protective

Haley has already apologized.

move

finally turned her gaze to Haley, noting her insincere expression, and then glanced at the awkward Mosley siblings. Ellie said, “So if I drink, everything will just be

what are you saying? If you don’t like me, I’ll try to avoid you in the future. Let’s

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

her eyes

much, just take it easy, Haley has

just about to drink when Alex suddenly grabbed her wrist. Their eyes met, and he commanded, “Put the

“Ellie stop being stubborn. This drink is really strong,

alright, Layton,” Ellie insisted, switching hands to hold 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

room suddenly fell eerily quiet, and the atmosphere became extremely awkward.