Love's Tangled Web by Donna Taylor

Chapter 319

You can’t face the fact that a woman who has loved you for seven years would let go just like that.”

Alex’s jaw tightened. “Whatever you say.”

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He didn’t deny it. He knew he was selfish. Somewhere along the way, he had developed a terrifying possessiveness over Ellie.

It didn’t matter that he had no position–just the thought of her not on his side, of her showing any care for someone else drove him mad. Then he would get angry, jealous; and unreasonable.

He couldn’t stop himself from overthinking, being petty, and calculating. He was too sensitive and even ridiculous. Maybe, when she finally drove the dagger into his chest with her own hands, he would finally stop chasing and pestering her.

a powerful background, someone who owes your family everything, and someone who isn’t worth anything.

wanted to possess her

he forced their gazes to meet. “I made a terrible mistake and hurt

And you’re

the tension between them thickening. They stared at each other–Ellie’s eyes were full of

“Ellie, I admit that I’ve made terrible mistakes, but I don’t

I…” Alex’s voice faltered as he met Ellie’s cold, slightly mocking gaze. In the end, he couldn’t bring himself to

Alex’s hesitation seemed to stretch on forever, suffocating the space around them. His chest felt tight, as

was tugging at Ellie’s hair, making it almost impossible to stand still. Alex grabbed his coat, intending to drape

froze in place.

her tone. She lowered herself and said, “Alex, for the sake of everything I’ve been through trying to save your family, I beg you, let me go.

snatched the phone from Ales hands, turning and walking away

quiet street felt endless in the dead of night. Alex stood by the car, staring in the direction Ellie had disappeared. Her words pierced his heart like a dagger, and the plea for him to “le her go‘ shattered