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.”

life, I can step away without hesitation–death will mean

as he lost his courage to touch her. He wanted to hold

sky poured rain fiercely. He stood there, watching Ellie’s silhouette disappear into the distance, his heart breaking as he

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Harold’s death, and Joanna had moved into Jaslands

cried softly for several nights, slowly accepting the harsh truth. Aaron stayed silent; he wanted

hadn’t shown up again, and Ellie’s family began to heal from their emotional pain. The deceased

feelings of guilt about her dad deeply inside; she quit her bar job, balancing work with her postgraduate studies.

Lacey came over with lots of fruits and nutrition supplements. The three girls chatted

bed, frowning in concern. “Ellie, we’re such good friends; why don’t you stay

don’t need to worry about me Ellie replied with gratitude, speaking

had arrived in her hometown only a few hours late. They had shared her grief as tears flowed

criticize her messy bed, nor did they make fun of Joanna’s worn–out coat. True gratitude filled her heart; Ellie cherished their

much for her, and she felt she couldn ask