Chapter 279

Alex’s red eyes overflowed with tears as he looked at Aaron. Aaron replied, “Mom, I will do as you say.”

Joanna then pulled Ellie closer. “Ellie, gather your things; it to go home.”

is time for us

Ellie held back her tears, her eyes red as she nodded emphatically. “Mom, I will do as you say.”

Ellie walked toward the stairs. Her good intentions in saving a life led to her dad’s loss of a leg and Harold’s life becoming one of suffering until the end.

she had secretly loved the very person she saved, giving up her

live with what had happened. The weight of it all left her heartbroken.

watching Ellie turn away, felt like his heart was about to break. He stepped forward and grabbed her wrist desperately, his eyes filled with pain as he begged in a humble tone, “Ellie,

pulled her hand free and headed up the stairs. Alex tried to follow but was stopped by Aaron on

family for many years. You had plenty of chances to keep her

to have children or Harold’s lost leg leading their family

was sparked by Haley, the malice that led to Haley’s actions was caused by Alex. Though Alex was not the direct cause, he was far

deep harm to his only sister,

had never questioned Ellie, he had seen her silent struggles; Alex’s actions repeatedly hurt her, even making fun of

stillness made the large room feel stifling. Only the sound of Nancy’s quiet sobs broke the

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