Love's Tangled Web by Donna Taylor

Chapter 318

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“Do you want to hear the truth?” Ellie’s cold voice echoed in the car. Alex lifted his gaze and met her eyes. Without a hint of expression, Ellie continued, “If you want to hear it, open the door and let me out first.”

Alex frowned. After a brief hesitation, he unlocked the car door. Ellie got out but didn’t turn to leave. Her phone still sat in Alex’s hand.

In the middle of the street, under the dim streetlight, they stood facing each other. Ellie stared into the distance, her tone light as though she were telling a story. “I admit, during those years I spent with the Warren family, you treated me well.”

Ellie went on. “Although you always criticized me and made me dry, every time I was at my lowest, it was always you stayed by my side. And every time I had trouble, it was you who risked everything–even your life–to protect me.

who

many flaws, but to me, you were the best. How could I not

and his voice cracked as he choked out, “Since you remember all that, why are

tears welling up in her eyes. “I want to, but I

Alex took a step forward, his eyes red

Unnoticed, tears slipped down her cheek. “When you forced me to help you Haley, she was still Aaron’s girlfriend. Did you ever stop to think how hard that was for

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seat for Haley over and over again. Did you know how humiliating that was for

Haley didn’t want, made me watch you carve her name on your ring finger, and made

to threaten and control me. Do you know how helpless that made me feel? What else could I do, except push you

sorry, it’s all my fault!” Alex’s voice cracked as he broke down. He carefully stepped closer, his eyes filled with undeniable

give me one more chance. I’ll find my way back to who I was. I won’t disappoint you again, I

how am I gonna face myself who cried so many tears over this? If I gave you a

eyes. His chest rose and fell

chaotic, but he couldn’t find a way to bridge the gap between them, to