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?”

his eyes somewhat moved. “Then can you tell

wavered, her heart pounding.

Ellie a long time

a child, she took me to the countryside to play, and then I got very

saved someone, and this collar chain

Haley’s shoulders

doesn’t matter if you’ve forgotten. I’ll tell you again. The person you risked your

widened

a whim, she had worn the collar chain a few times when Ellie was not at Jaslands. Perhaps Alex had seen her wearing it and mistakenly thought she was the one who saved him.

want you?” Alex stepped forward and personally placed the collar chain around Haley’s neck. “Don’t

I’m going out to make a phone call.” Alex left the bedroom. Haley collapsed weakly onto a

she understood everything. Alex was very protective. He had protected Ellie for more than a decade, yet every

engaged to her and was so unconditionally biased towards her was because he had mistaken her for his

Haley hastily removed the collar chain from her neck and clenched it in her palm. She couldn’t leave

could not let Alex know that the