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 Haley clear her

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

a prosecutor had been Aaron’s dream for years. He

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

no way out. I hid here by myself,

couldn’t tear his gaze from Ellie as

dad’s

continued, her voice steady but filled with sorrow. “Seven years, over two thousand days and nights, I drew more than two thousand paintings. But to burn them all,

her shoulders, his control breaking. “You’re lying! You never burned

emotions in 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

I never reached the point

felt as if all his strength had been drained from him. His throat constricted, but no

hesitated, calling her name softly. “Ellie…”

and filled with pain,

we, Ellie said, still with her back to him, her voice icily distant. “Leave.

you anymore.”

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