Love's Tangled Web by Donna Taylor

Chapter 174

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“You’re no longer the Alex who would protect me with his life! You’re not important to me. You have no right to interfere with any of my decisions!” Ellie concluded, picking up the blanket from the floor and climbing into bed, wrapping herself tightly.

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Ellie cried uncontrollably. Alex stood by the bed, his eyes reddened as he listened to Ellie’s heart–wrenching sobs. After what felt like forever, the room finally fell silent.

Sunlight streamed through the gap in the curtains, casting a glow on Alex’s tense back. He stood quietly by the bed, looking down at Ellie’s sleeping face.

Ellie had cried for so long that her eyes were painfully swollen, her hair messy, and her face pale, giving her a brokenness that words couldn’t describe in her disheveled state. Alex couldn’t take his eyes off Ellie’s face.

For the first time in days, Ellie spoke many words to Alex. Each word was an accusation full of grievance. Every sentence felt like a cold, hard line separating Alex from her.

When Ellie woke up again, the sun had already set outside. She changed her clothes, washed up, and went downstairs.

the bottom of the stairs on the first floor, she ran into Alex. Their eyes met, and without a word, Alex handed her a glass of

she had to eat something to have the energy and could figure out the way to leave.

to him after last night. He hurried to the kitchen to prepare

her. It was the first time Alex personally made her a meal. In the past, this would

nibbled on it, she walked ahead with Alex carefully following behind. They didn’t say much; occasionally, Ellie

ocean, Ellie sat on a rock to rest. Seeing Alex seated behind her, Ellie scooted over and said, “Come sit in front of me. I’m scared

Alex masked the pain in his eyes and sat down calmly to

saw him finish a call and

get the phone from Alex’s pocket, contact the

escape.

handed Alex the apple she had half–eaten. Alex turned, meeting Ellie’s gaze, his Adam’s apple moving up and down involuntarily.

I spoke a bit harshly.” Seeing Alex’s eyes filled with emotion, Ellie rarely smiled at him, “We grew up together, and

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an apple in one hand and grabbed Ellie’s