Chapter 223

Chapter 223

Aaron lay in bed, a bandage covering his forehead, clearly freshly dressed.

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Ellie stood guard outside his hospital room, her eyes fixed on the door. When Alex approached, she moved to block his way. “Why are you here?”

Seeing Ellie’s guarded expression, Alex felt his chest tighten with frustration, his face darkening. “Aaron’s a grown man. Broad daylight, crowded hospital–what could I possibly do to him?”

He stepped forward, his tone firm. “Move aside. I need to talk to Aaron.”

Ellie glanced at the door behind her before turning back to Alex. “If you’ve got something to say, say it to me. Aaron doesn’t want to see you.”

her wrist

silence heavy with

“Ellie, I’m not here to fight with you. Aaron’s injured

I swear nothing else will happen to

help but feel a surge

to exploit the loophole and

reason Alex had come was that Haley wanted him to pressure Aaron into giving up the

Ellie had tried to dissuade him. But Aaron’s response had been unequivocal.

anyone under the bus for Haley. Meanwhile, Aaron is willing to sacrifice everything for his work and

at Ellie for a long,

chest in frustration and snapped at her. “You’re accusing me of being behind this? Where’s

voice was steady, cutting. “I don’t need proof. I know

tried to rein in

“Ellie, is that how it works with you?

at you.” Ellie shot back, her tone

a deep breath, then another.

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