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?”

can you tell me the

eyes wavered, her

from Ellie a long

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

collar chain was given to me by that person,” she continued.

shoulders

voice. “It doesn’t matter if you’ve forgotten. I’ll tell you again.

widened in

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

my life to you. How could I not want you?” Alex stepped forward and personally placed the collar chain around Haley’s neck. “Don’t

first. I’m going out to make a phone call.” Alex left

very protective. He had protected Ellie for more than a decade, yet every time she clashed

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

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

absolutely could not let Alex know that the