Love's Tangled Web by Donna Taylor

Chapter 377

Chapter 377

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“I never wanted to join your family or recognize this connection. It was you who begged for my acknowledgment. I have this birthmark, and Mom has confirmed who I am. Why don’t you believe it?”

Haley said, “Since you don’t believe me, why not say it to me?” Haley cried as she turned and walked away.

Patrick gave Winnie a look, prompting Winnie to stop Haley. “Quinlee, we’re trying to keep up appearances so people don’t talk.”

“You pretend to accept me openly but secretly doubt me. It’s so insulting. I’m done with this relationship. Even if I end up without a family or get sent abroad, I won’t stay here and be humiliated!”

Haley was emotionally unstable and wanted to leave, but Winnie stopped her from going. Patrick discreetly moved behind Haley and quickly pulled a strand of her hair before stepping back.

Haley felt a sharp pain in her head and turned around. She saw Patrick a few steps away, tending to a potted plant, and relaxed, shifting her gaze away.

paternity test, let’s not do it. We shouldn’t let a few words from

of relief when Patrick

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Ellie was doing her rounds when Alex suddenly appeared. In the hospital corridor, Ellie kept a two to three-

and his bloodshot eyes,

threatening to break down her door. Ellie thought, ‘What happened

nod to her colleagues, Ellie said with no expression, “I’m

quiet for a good while before he spoke. “Grandpa is critically ill in the ER. Do you want to come see

didn’t believe him. Her first thought was that Alex was lying. “That’s

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with Carlos’s attending doctor, who said

stood there, emotions swirling in his eyes, but he was holding back. He stared directly at Ellie without saying a word for

uneasy under Alex’s intense gaze and turned

restrained emotion, but Ellie kept walking It was a hard–earned realization, and she vowed not to look back, even for a moment. If she dared to, she deserved the

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