Love's Tangled Web by Donna Taylor

Chapter 246

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Now that the words had been spoken, Ellie had no choice but to admit it openly and settle things once and for all.

“You finally admit it; you like me,” Alex spoke, his voice noticeably trembling.

His eyes were red, and the emotions swirling inside them were so painfully obvious. “So, all those times you’ve been sarcastic and hot–and–cold with me… it’s because you like me? Even though you’re disappointed in me, you can’t let go of

me,

When Ellie didn’t respond, Alex pressed on: “Where did you hide those drawings?”

Their gazes locked. Ellie pushed Alex away and turned to leave. I’ll show you.”

She led him to the bathroom, opening the door for him to enter.

stepped in. “Do you remember when I came back from abroad, and you forced me to help

“When I didn’t agree, you threatened me with Aaron’s job and

I completely panicked. Becoming a prosecutor had been Aaron’s dream for years.

would he cope? And if he lost his job, how would I come up with the money to pay for

had no way out. I hid here by myself, crying for hours, burning so many

red, couldn’t tear his gaze from Ellie as the emotions inside him threatened to

dad’s

and nights, I drew more than

cracked, hearing her admit to burning those drawings. He grabbed her shoulders, his control breaking. “You’re lying! You never burned them; why would you? You just hid them

how I felt about you, and yet you showed me no respect. You insulted me, and you only humiliated and threatened my family. If it were you, would you still be

with cold finality. “I liked you once. But I never

back, his eyes burning red. It felt as if all his strength had been drained from him.

her

voice was low and filled with

with her back to him, her voice icily distant.

you anymore.”

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