Love's Tangled Web by Donna Taylor

Chapter 314

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Facing the heartfelt confession from a man who had loved her for so many years and whom she knew so well, Ellie was deeply moved. However, she understood her situation better than anyone else.

With a tearful look, Ellie took a couple of steps toward Leonard. I’m really touched, but…”

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“Don’t.” Leonard interrupted, his gaze filled with deep affection as he looked at Ellie, “Ellie, I like you, but you don’t have to carry any burdens because of it. I just wanted you to know how determined I am.

“If you don’t have someone else in your heart right now, please give me a chance to show you who I really am. If, in the end, you still feel nothing for me, then I’ll accept it.”

After speaking, Leonard gently held the bouquet of roses out to Ellie once again.

“Leonard…” Ellie gazed at the man in front of her–tall and slim, with glasses, looking gentle and refined.

he spoke carried weight, warming her heart. She thought that a man like him shouldn’t be let

Leonard jumped in, “If you feel uncomfortable,

give it a try,” Ellie cut Leonard off,

stunned. It took him a second to realize what had just happened. His eyes widened as he watched Ellie take the bouquet, leaving him frozen in place like

for a few seconds in silence before nodding firmly. “If you don’t mind, we

life somehow gave one endless courage and strength. She wanted to try to

to someone else. herself and

I ask you to dinner tonight?” Leonard said cautiously, and

uncomfortable but

looked at Ellie, who was holding a bouquet with one hand and being led by Leonard

with tension. The driver and Barry dared not breathe

Leonard’s hand in the other, walked quietly past the black Bentley. She kept her eyes straight ahead, not even slightly glancing

seat. Following Alex’s intense gaze, Leonard glanced at Ellie beside

Alex’s doctor since he had ended up in the hospital after tumbling down the stairs. Though their interaction had been brief, there was some familiarity between them. Leonard wasn’t stupid, especially considering the obvious look