Love's Tangled Web by Donna Taylor

Chapter 227

Alex glanced at Haley, noticing her obvious unease, and casually shifted his gaze chewhere, “Relax, everything’s fine terw

Haley exhaled quietly in relief. Alex didn’t try to test me, and he even treating, me so nicely. He probably haul’s connected this to the Owens family, she wondered.

Haley pulled a chair closer and sat by Alex’s hospital bed, her face filled with concern. “Alex, are you seriously here? I can way and take care of you?

“It’s just a scratch. I’ll probably be discharged tomorrow, Alex replied nonchalantly, though his eyes stayed fixed on the hospital room door.

“That’s great news,” Haley said, her tone shifting to excitement. Since you’re alright, Alex, why don’t we go abroad to relax

for a while?”

Alex looked directly at Haley. “I think I’ll be discharged. Not sure if the doctor will agree, though

The smile on Haley’s face froze instantly. “Your father can’t even control you, do you really care about what a doctor says? You’re staying here just so you can see Ellie whenever you want the thought.

Suppressing the jealousy rising within her, Haley forced herself to sound cheerful. That’s alright. If that’s the case, I’ll stay here and look after you.”

Haley hesitated before probing further. “Alex, are you

Alex remained silent as if he hadn’t even heard

gave up everything to save you back then, and now I can’t have children because of it. When you

and you’re just ignoring it. It hurts, Alex. Every time I look at that necklace you gave me…” Before she could finish, a knock on the door

Ellie, then back at

pointed at Ellie. “This is my

“Mom asked me to bring this

shot up from the bed, wincing as the movement pulled

you think you’re going without taking

calmly before walking out and shutting the door behind her, not sparing

corner in the hallway, Haley caught up to her.

up and down with undisguised jealousy in her

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