Love's Tangled Web by Donna Taylor

Chapter 224

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.”

he grabbed her wrist and pulled her to the stairwell, releasing her only when they were alone.

with tension as they

moment, Alex let out a resigned sigh. “Ellie, I’m not here to fight with you. Aaron’s injured now; this is the perfect time for him to hand off

on recovering, and I swear nothing

help but feel a surge

it to someone else, Alex would undoubtedly find a way to exploit the loophole and save Ethan’s neck. And sure, Aaron might come out of it unscathed.

wanted him to pressure Aaron into giving up the

dissuade him. But Aaron’s response had been unequivocal. “I’d rather lose my job than compromise my

for Haley. Meanwhile, Aaron is willing to sacrifice everything for his work

staring at Ellie for a long,

at her. “You’re accusing me

don’t need proof. I know it was you.”

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

leaning down so their eyes were level. “Ellie, is that how it works with you? The moment you suspect me, I’m automatically guilty?”

shot back, her tone

took a deep breath, then another.

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