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

with tension as they locked eyes.

Aaron’s

here, focus on recovering, and I swear

help but feel a

find a way to exploit the loophole and save Ethan’s neck. And sure, Aaron might

reason Alex had come was that Haley wanted him to pressure

to dissuade him. But Aaron’s

throw anyone under the bus for Haley. Meanwhile, Aaron is willing to sacrifice everything

for a long, heated moment without

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

don’t need proof.

of her as he tried to rein in his temper.

down so their eyes were level. “Ellie, is that

shot back, her tone cold.

a deep

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