Love's Tangled Web by Donna Taylor

Chapter 209

Chapter 209

Their eyes met, and the air instantly became tense.

Alex held back as he went to take Ellie’s hand. When he saw a clear bruise on her wrist, his expression tightened. “Did I hurt you last night?”

He didn’t even use any force. Just a touch left a mark on her skin.

Looking at Ellie’s accusing glare made him feel like a total creep.

Alex was clearly hesitant to speak, staring at Ellie for what felt like ages before he finally said, “Ellie, don’t talk to me like that!”

Every time Ellie called him “Alex” with that icy look, it made him crazy.

“Got it, Alex. I’ll be more careful next time.” Ellie retorted, pulling her hand away forcefully and leaving the dining room.

Behind her, Alex was furious, his face turning a dangerous shade as his eyes locked onto Ellie’s retreating figure.

seven in the morning, Haley picked up Aaron outside his apartment building. “How’s

for him, and he calmly replied, “If you want an update on the case, talk to your attorney.”

truly liked you. For the sake of

then walked away. Haley stood still, watching Aaron’s indifferent back

really did like him. She just couldn’t handle the struggles of being with him, the pressure from her parents, or the judgmental looks from her family

after weighing the pros and cons.

thought, ‘Why does breaking up mean Aaron treats me like

Ellie was resting in the lounge when Haley came straight up to

“Ellie, we need to talk,” she

the massage

still being held in the detention center, Haley controlled her feelings and said, “Ellie, I know we’ve had many

Ethan’s case is in your brother’s hands. I hope you can talk to him and ask him not

up on his dreams

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Chapter 209

ethics