Love's Tangled Web by Donna Taylor

Chapter 289

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“Ellie, give me this chance; I promise I will succeed.” Alex’s voice was muffled against her skin as he sobbed uncontrollably. “Please don’t ignore me.” He begged her, “Ellie, you can’t leave me.”

“I already told you; the person I once loved is long gone.” Ellie forcefully pulled away from his embrace.

Seeing Alex’s pained expression, Ellie spoke flatly, “I know I may not have your smarts, your good upbringing, and I don’t have your cleverness or ruthlessness.

“But my dad has passed away; no one is left ‘relying on me for money for his medicine or care. I’m not scared of losing my job anymore.”

you keep disturbing my life, I can step away without hesitation–death will

He wanted to hold

there, watching Ellie’s silhouette disappear into the distance, his heart breaking as

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depths of winter. A month had passed since Harold’s death, and Joanna had moved into Jaslands to be

results clear. Joanna cried softly for several nights, slowly accepting the harsh truth. Aaron stayed silent;

heal from their emotional pain. The deceased would no longer suffer, but the

her bar job, balancing work with her postgraduate studies. Slowly,

supplements. The three

its bunk bed, frowning in concern.

you don’t need to worry about

Lacey had stayed by her side for days. They had arrived in her hometown only a few hours late. They had shared her

her small home, nor criticize her messy bed, nor did they make fun of Joanna’s worn–out

done so much for her, and she felt she couldn ask for anything