Love's Tangled Web by Donna Taylor

Chapter 122

Chapter 122

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Alex sat on the sofa, leaning forward with his elbows on his knees, his downcast eyes hiding his emotions.

Layton said, “With things turning out like this, not only is your relationship with Haley not going well, but how will Ellie face anyone in the future?”

Alex took a drag from his cigarette and straightened up, tugging at his collar in frustration. “Haley can’t have kids anymore because of saving me. Do you really think I’d have gotten involved otherwise?”

Layton stood up in shock. “Haley saved you‘ once, and now she can’t have kids?“.

Alex nodded. “I can’t sum it up in a few words, but there’s one thing I know for sure–back then, to save me, she lost her chance to ever be a mom.”

asked, “Is it really that serious?”

be happy if she can’t have children. If I don’t take responsibility

“Were you planning to never reach out unless I did?” Haley asked. She stood next to

and stood

followed him all the way to the hotel’s underground parking lot, where she saw him waiting with the car window

locked, making her feel even worse. “What are you doing, Alex?” she exclaimed.

days ago, she left the Warren Manor in anger, and Alex hadn’t reached out to her since, nor had he apologized. After thinking it over, she decided to swallow her pride and come to him. But she was shocked by Alex’s attitude. She walk around to his side of the car, looking at him in

straight ahead without looking at Haley. “Were you the one spreading rumors that Ellie was the other woman?” he asked.

bit drunk that day and casually mentioned it to Lacey. Who would have thought she’d spread it so fast that everyone would know? I didn’t mean to do it.”

wouldn’t make a fuss and let everyone know if I’m a little hurt because of you. But we’ve been engaged for so long, and you’ve been so unclear with Ellie, treating me warmly one moment and coldly

I shouldn’t have yelled at Ellie that day, but I was doing it for you and your family. Everyone

her argument. you really like her, I can let go and support you two. That way, Ellie won’t have to deal with such a bad reputation. But you can’t keep me in

reach out to me first. I’m in so much pain, and I

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