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.

into Alex. Their

hoarse as she said, “I’m hungry.” Ellie realized she had to eat something to have the energy and could figure out

Alex said, surprised that Ellie was still willing to talk to him after last night. He hurried to the kitchen to prepare something

watching Alex clumsily cook pasta for her. It was the first time Alex personally made

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

Alex seated behind her, Ellie scooted over and said, “Come

masked the pain in his eyes and sat down

saw him finish a call and put his phone back in

had to get the phone from Alex’s pocket, contact the outside world, and find

escape.

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

emotion, Ellie rarely

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in one hand and grabbed Ellie’s hand with