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.

at Alex as he stepped in. “Do you remember when I came back from

emotions churning in Alex’s eyes, Ellie spoke. “When I didn’t agree, you threatened me with Aaron’s job and his future. If I remember correctly, that was the second time you got Aaron

a prosecutor had been Aaron’s dream

he lost his job, how would he cope? And if he lost his job, how would I

I really felt like I had no way out. I hid here by myself, crying for hours, burning so many things.”

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

dad’s

“Seven years, over two thousand days and nights, I drew more than two thousand paintings. But to burn them all, it

hearing her admit to burning those drawings. He grabbed her shoulders, his control breaking. “You’re lying!

anymore. “Why would I keep them? “You knew 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 able to love

“I liked you once. But I never reached

as if all his strength had been drained from

her

voice was low and filled with pain,

we, Ellie said, still with her back to him, her voice icily distant. “Leave. I don’t want to

you anymore.”

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