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.

as he stepped in. “Do you remember when I came back from abroad, and you

threatened me with Aaron’s

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

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 month….

way out. I hid here by myself, crying for hours, burning so many things.”

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

dad’s

thousand days and nights, I drew

burning those drawings. He grabbed her shoulders, his control breaking.

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 me? Would

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

eyes burning red. It felt as if all his strength had been drained from him. His throat constricted, but no words came

calling her name softly. “Ellie…”

low and filled with pain,

Ellie said, still with her back to him, her

you anymore.”

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