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.

Haley picked up Aaron outside his apartment

for him, and he calmly replied, “If

pride and pleaded, “Aaron, when I decided to be with you back then, I truly liked you. For the sake of how much I used to like

but I can’t compromise my professional ethics for anyone.” Aaron firmly refused Haley and then walked away. Haley stood still, watching Aaron’s indifferent back as he left, her face

really did like him. She just couldn’t handle the struggles

simply chose the life she wanted after weighing the pros and cons. She

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

resting in the lounge when

we need to

respond. She sat in the massage chair and

feelings and said, “Ellie, I

your brother’s hands. I hope you can talk

let out a sarcastic smile. “Back then, my brother didn’t give up on his dreams because of you, and now he won’t give

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professional ethics either.”