Love's Tangled Web by Donna Taylor

Chapter 129

Chapter 129

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“Layton, stop spewing nonsense! I’ve never been to Ameria, let alone met Ellie. Stop slandering me!” Haley quickly denied the accusations, her voice trembling with urgency. It was eviden she was completely flustered.

“Dammit, I can’t stand hypocrites like you. Don’t you know Aaron recorded a video of you hitting Ellie?” Layton yelled, his tone sharp and accusatory. “Haley, what did Ellie ever do to you to deserve such treatment?”

Haley’s face twisted in anger, her features almost unrecognizable “Layton, I’m Alex’s fiancée! Why are you always defending Ellie? Whose side are you on, anyway?”

Layton responded coldly, “Ellie was raised by Carlos, and Alex’s parents cared for her like their own. She’s lived with Alex for over a decade. And you? How long have you even known Alex? Who do you think I’d side with?”

With that, Layton stormed off, leaving Haley in utter disarray.

we’ve been together, you betrayed me!” Haley muttered. After a moment of hesitation, she scrambled to her feet and went after Alex.

into his car. “Alex, let me explain,” she pleaded, grabbing the car door to prevent him from leaving. “This isn’t what you think.”

find Ellie to apologize,” she lied, her voice desperate. “She hit me first, and I just fought back because I couldn’t take it anymore.

grabbed her by the neck

with fury. He glared at her with a murderous intensity, his grip tightening around

Haley’s breathing grew strained, her expression shifting from pain

hand, her voice weak and desperate. “Alex, you… you said I saved your life. Is this how you repay

grip on her throat suddenly loosened. Haley collapsed to the ground, gasping for air,

away without a word. Clenching her teeth, her eyes filled with rage and determination. What she had just said was an impulsive outburst

the first time, she wondered if Alex was with her not

****

the top of the staircase on the second floor of the Warren Manor, waiting nervously until

Haley saw him heading downstairs without a word and blocked his way, tears streaming down her face. “You were drunk last night. Do you even realize you almost strangled me

Fri, Jan 31

Chapter 129