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.”

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

their silence heavy with

you. Aaron’s injured now; this is the perfect time for him

recovering, and I swear nothing else will

couldn’t help but feel a surge

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

wanted him to pressure Aaron into giving up

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

eyes unwavering. “You’d throw anyone under the bus for Haley. Meanwhile, Aaron is willing to sacrifice everything for his work and his beliefs. Go ahead; use

clenched his jaw, staring at Ellie for a long, heated moment without saying

snapped at her. “You’re accusing me of

steady, cutting. “I don’t need proof. I

tried to rein in his temper. His fists clenched and unclenched, his breathing

is that how it works

Ellie shot back, her tone cold.

a deep breath, then

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