Love's Tangled Web by Donna Taylor

Chapter 300

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No matter how much Justin shouted behind her, Ellie just set down his dinner and turned to leave.

Living in the same city, bumping into Alex was inevitable. However, she didn’t need to talk to him, nor did she need to have any more interactions with him. There was no need for anger, sadness, or anything else. She just had to ignore him.

Back at her apartment, Ellie walked into the living room, her eyes landing on the many supplements scattered around. She stepped over to the balcony and asked, “Aaron, did we have guests today?”

Aaron, who was mopping the floor, paused. “Mr. Grant came by to check on Mom. He also brought some study materials for your graduate exams.”

Ellie froze when she heard Aaron mention Mark’s name. She had completely forgotten, but Mark had messaged her earlier to say he would come to visit her mom. She hadn’t expected him to come by before she got off work.

Ellie stood on the balcony, staring out at the city lights below. Finally, Aaron broke

underlying hint of curiosity in Aaron’s tone. She turned to look at him with a serious expression. “I’ve learned my lesson the hard way.

each other in silence. After a long pause, Ellie continued, “Right now, I just want to focus on my work and

on someone. He’s just trying to build a medical team and wants me to collaborate with him. Don’t overthink

explain, not wanting Aaron to misunderstand or worry. She had been through

about and no influential family background. She didn’t think she had the right to talk about love or

both stayed quiet for a while longer, until Aaron finally spoke, “Focusing on your career sounds good. You’re still

gazed at his only sister, his eyes filled with tenderness. “With how advanced medicine is now,

forced a faint smile and nodded in agreement. She also wished that it was just a false alarm.

a doctor, she knew exactly what that meant. She understood it better than anyone. Unless some kind of medical miracle happened, there was no hope for a cure.

subject. “Listen to me, Ellie. As long as

to love yourself and stay true to yourself. Even if things aren’t always perfect,

lucky to have

you’re different. You’ll definitely meet a wonderful girl,” Ellie said, her voice trembling without her realizing it.

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