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.

owes your family everything, and someone who isn’t worth anything. You think I’m just someone you can toy

possess her and manipulate her. Even when he tried to make amends, it wasn’t

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

shot back, “You did! And you’re

stared at each other–Ellie’s eyes were full of cold indifference while Alex’s were filled with restraint.

silent standoff. After what felt like an eternity, Alex finally regained his voice. “Ellie, I admit that I’ve made terrible mistakes, but I don’t want to let you go. I just want to keep you by my

slightly mocking gaze. In the end, he couldn’t bring himself to confess the feelings he

seemed to stretch on forever, suffocating the space around them. His chest felt tight, as though even

still. Alex grabbed his coat,

froze in place.

his way through, Ellie softened 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. Please let go

she snatched the phone from Ales hands, turning

the dead of night. Alex stood by the car, staring in the direction Ellie had disappeared. Her words pierced his heart