Love's Tangled Web by Donna Taylor

Chapter 225

Alex didn’t press further. He locked eyes with Ellie, his gaze unyielding.

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When Ellie turned to leave, Alex suddenly blurted out. “You told me once that you gave Haley a necklace as a gift, right?”

Ellie’s steps faltered, but she didn’t look back.

After a brief pause, she replied coolly, “No, I didn’t.”

‘Even after witnessing firsthand what others’go through, he still remains so indifferent. He’s heartless. It’s pointless to say anything to him,‘ she thought to herself.

Alex furrowed his brows and quickly stepped forward to block her path.

After a moment of hesitation, he pulled a bracelet from his pocket and held it out to her. The small emerald beads were perfectly polished, their rich green hue complementing a stunning ruby set into the clasp.

Dangling from the ruby were platinum tassels of varying lengths, adding a touch of modern elegance to the classical design. The craftsmanship was unmistakably exquisite, the work of a true master.

looked into her eyes, his gaze

earnest, “are from your mother’s broken

much you embellish it with expensive gemstones, it’s not the same anymore. To me, it’s already ruined, completely unrecognizable as what I once cherished.” With that, Ellie pushed past him and walked away.

stood frozen, clutching the bracelet in his hand as he watched her retreating figure.

the bracelet made from her mother’s

until Ryan appeared, one arm in a sling and carrying a

and the plastic basin tucked under Ryan’s other arm. He followed him into the hospital

you’re eating for lunch?” Alex asked, pointing at two plastic bags on the cluttered table filled

hand Alex an apple.

the room. Suddenly, a fragmented memory surfaced,

placed a candy in his palm and

apple, Alex asked, “Have you thought

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