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?”

eyes somewhat moved. “Then can you tell me the origin

eyes wavered, her heart

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

mom said that when I was a child, she took me to

I once saved someone, and this collar chain

turned Haley’s shoulders to face him.

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

eyes widened

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

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

make a phone call.” Alex left the bedroom. Haley collapsed weakly onto a

everything. Alex was very protective. He had protected Ellie for more than a decade, yet every time she clashed with Ellie, he

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

in her palm. She couldn’t leave the collar chain here. She had to take it

know that the collar chain belonged