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.

Alex as he stepped in. “Do you remember when I came back from abroad, and you forced me to help Haley clear her

I didn’t agree, you threatened me with Aaron’s job and his future. If I remember correctly, that

day, when I found out Aaron had been suspended, I completely panicked. Becoming a prosecutor had been

And if he lost his job, how would I come up with the money

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

Ellie as the emotions inside him threatened to overwhelm

dad’s

I

He grabbed her shoulders, his control breaking. “You’re lying!

back, unable to hold her 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 love

cold finality. “I liked you once. But I never reached the point where

if all his strength had been drained from him. His throat constricted, but no words came out.

her name softly.

and filled with pain,

with her

you anymore.”

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