Love's Tangled Web by Donna Taylor

Chapter 326

His voice shook slightly, mixed with pain and a hint of harshness

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“The card, hand it over. Even if I die, I will never, ever be with you!” Ellie was scared speechless by Alex’s wild actions, unable to string together a coherent sentence. But her attitude was so firm, so determined.

Alex slowly let go of Ellie, both of them trying to calm their chaotic breaths. They gazed into each other’s eyes from a close distance, still tasting each other in their mouths, but the scent of blood was even stronger.

Alex, enduring the pain, gently touched his tongue with his fingertip. Seeing the bloodstain on his fingertip, Alex’s gaze once again settled on Ellie.

He paused for a few moments, then handed the card to Ellie, saying, “It’s okay if you don’t choose me, but you the hospital to see Grandpa. He doesn’t wake up much these days and keeps asking for you.”

must go to

can take your card and visit Grandpa Carlos, but you have to promise not to intrude

without saying a word. After quite some time, he finally took a

said, “This card has no limit. You

In the end, he couldn’t bring himself to say the word

don’t shortchange yourself, and don’t wear yourself out. Grandpa doesn’t have much time left; try

Freedom.”

just a step apart, their eyes met. Ellie shook her head, I don’t believe you. Swear

twitched noticeably, and he was stunned as he called her name, saying, “Ellie, I really want

the most. If you break

forward, gripping Ellie’s shoulders tightly with

shaking as he said, “Ellie, you always said the most selfish person was

he stared at Ellie for quite a while. His hands, which had been gripping Ellie’s shoulders, slipped down weakly, and Alex vowed, “If I ever bother you again let my life be empty and alone, with nothing to hold onto. Before he finished speaking, Ellie pushed Alex away and left without turning back. After taking a couple of steps, Ellie turned around. Then she

better keep your word!” With

Ellie looked into the distance, even

no matter how angry, hurt, or distant

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