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.”

wrist and pulled her to the stairwell, releasing her only when they

silence heavy with tension as they locked

fight with you. Aaron’s injured now; this is the perfect time for him to hand off Ethan’s case to

him stay here, focus on recovering, and I swear

couldn’t help but feel

someone else, Alex would undoubtedly find a way to exploit the loophole and save Ethan’s neck. And sure, Aaron

Alex had come was that Haley wanted him to pressure

first taken on the case, Ellie had tried to dissuade him. But Aaron’s response had been unequivocal. “I’d rather lose my job

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

at Ellie for a long,

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

need proof.

in front of her as he tried to rein in his temper. His fists clenched and

and grabbed Ellie’s shoulders, leaning down so their eyes were level. “Ellie, is

back at you.” Ellie shot back, her tone cold.

a deep breath, then

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