Love's Tangled Web by Donna Taylor

Chapter 133

Chapter 133

With Lacey’s company, Ellie’s mood improved significantly.

Two days later, Nancy arrived in Ameria, preparing to stay at the hospital to take care of Ellie.

Although Ellie had been refusing Nancy’s companionship, Nancy insisted on staying, not leaving until the day Ellie was ready to be discharged with her bandages removed.

As the doctor removed all the bandages from Ellie’s face, the startling scars on her face were revealed to everyone.

Ellie reached for a mirror, but Lacey took it first. Lacey hid the mirror behind her back, shaking her head with tears in her eyes. “Ellie, don’t look.”

Ellie smiled bravely, “It’s okay; let me see what I look like now.”

Nancy held Ellie’s hand and persuaded her, “Ellie, I’ll find the best doctors for you. I promise you’ll be as beautiful as before.”

“Nancy, I am a doctor. Don’t worry about me.” Ellie’s maturity even made the doctor who removed her bandages feel heartache.

After being discharged, Ellie insisted on returning to work at the hospital. It took her a great deal of effort to persuade Nancy and Lacey to board the plane.

Elle bought herself a fisherman’s hat and a pair of sunglasses. Whether outdoors or at work, she always wore a mask.

Afraid that her facial scars would frighten her colleagues, Ellie would go to the cafeteria to get food and then eat alone in a

corner.

gritted her teeth and persevered with strength.

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at night, Alex went to the private entertainment club

and Alex each occupied one side

secretly gone to see Ellie, too. You know the truth of the matter better than anyone. Since you’ve decided to protect Haley, it means you’ve already made

Haley, stay away from Ellie in the future. It’s better for everyone.

Alex tilted his head back and drained the glass of red

up. Seeing Haley coming to find

the glass from his hand. “Alex, how many times have I told you not to get too close to Layton? Did you see

bridge of his nose. He leaned back against the sofa and closed his eyes to rest. Seeing Alex silent, Haley controlled her emotions and sat beside him. “Alex, your parents kicked us out, that’s fine, but why did they hold a press conference saying

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mean?”

closed, spoke in an irritated tone. “Haley, you can’t have everything.

looking down at Alex. “Alex, what are you talking

pursue it.”

You clearly promised

well–behaved.” Alex opened his eyes and sat up my parents do, you have no right

ht.

it’s who I befriend or what

up, but you forced me to do it!” Haley also got mad and raised her voice.

me to the new house. But you left me there alone, never going

and looked Haley in the eye. “I didn’t expect you to have such a dark side. I need