Love's Tangled Web by Donna Taylor

Chapter 143

Chapter 143

Alex’s sudden change in demeanor made Haley’s eyes flicker with uncertainty.

She wrapped her arms around Alex’s neck and stood on tiptoe, her intention to kiss him obvious. “Alex, I really feel so insecure. Let’s get married.”

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Alex pushed Haley away and raised the collar chain in his hand. He stared at Haley, confirming with her again. “Tell me the truth. Is this collar chain yours?”

Haley’s heart skipped a beat. She suddenly pushed Alex away, turned around, and guiltily avoided Alex’s piercing gaze.

But she reacted quickly. With her back to Alex, she spoke in a forceful tone, “This collar chain is something I’ve kept private for many years. If it’s not mine, then whose could it be? Why are you asking this?”

moved. “Then can you tell me the origin

wavered, her

stolen the collar chain from Ellie a long time ago. She couldn’t

Haley tentatively said, “My mom said that when I was a child, she took me to

I remember that I once saved someone, and this collar chain was given to me

Haley’s shoulders

if you’ve forgotten. I’ll tell you again. The

eyes widened in

whim, she had worn the collar chain a few times when Ellie was not at Jaslands.

collar chain around Haley’s neck. “Don’t think too much. No matter

going out to make a phone call.” Alex left

for more than a decade, yet

was so unconditionally biased towards her was because he had mistaken her for

collar chain from her neck and clenched it in her palm. She couldn’t leave the collar chain here. She had

could not let Alex know that the collar chain belonged to Ellie.