Love's Tangled Web by Donna Taylor

Chapter 222

Chapter 222

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Nancy’s expression hardened, her voice turning icy. “Aaron is Ellie’s brother. Whether you like it or not, his safety is now your responsibility. If he breaks a leg, I’ll break mine. If he dies, I’ll follow him to the grave.”

“You’re going to the hospital right now. If Aaron so much as feels uncomfortable, you’ll answer to me,” said Todd.

Nancy took Ellie’s hand, following Todd out of the room.

Todd and Nancy had made it clear Aaron’s safety was now inextricably tied to Alex. Any move Alex made against Aaron would only end up hurting himself.

Alex felt the pressure from his mother, his hands planted firmly on the table as he struggled to suppress the growing frustration within him. His gaze followed Ellie’s retreating figure, fixed and unyielding.

“You seriously promised Haley you’d spare her brother’s life?” asked Layton as he returned from escorting Todd and Nancy, along with Ellie, to the elevator.

The two moved to the lounge area, where Layton poured Alex a glass of whiskey and handed it to him. “Tell me honestly. This wasn’t your doing, was it?”

“You don’t believe me either,” Alex muttered, grabbing the glass and downing its contents in one go, frustration evident in his movements.

a sheepish smile and sat across from him. “I wanted to believe you, I really did. But after what you’ve done to

of Ellie’s resolute, hate–tinged eyes flashing in his mind. He tugged irritably at his collar and poured himself another drink, quickly draining the

to be the Owens family,” he said

contained emotion. His eyes narrowed, the turmoil in them

blankness.

Haley was already waiting. Before Alex’s car could

rolled down, but

was locked. Frustrated, she walked around the car to stand

her voice was laced with grievance. “I called you so many times last night, Alex, but you

coolly, “Last night, Aaron had an accident on

instantly, but her darting eyes betrayed her unease. “Why would

have to do with

composure, she added, “If I really had been able to do it, why

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clenched tightly at her sides, and her voice wavered with suppressed emotion an ago. I sacrificet my ability to have children to save you, Alex. I’ve never

voice grew more emotional. “I thought you genuinely cared about me. That’s why I gave up on Aaron