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.

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

let out a quiet sigh of relief when Patrick

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the hospital corridor,

Alex’s face and his bloodshot

break down her door. Ellie thought, ‘What

Ellie said with

before he spoke. “Grandpa is critically ill in the ER. Do you

him. Her first thought was that Alex was lying.

conditio

attending doctor, who said his was stable, Ellie’s

his eyes, but he was holding back. He stared directly

intense gaze and

heartless than I imagined!” Alex’s voice broke he silence, full of restrained emotion, but Ellie kept walking It was a hard–earned realization, and she vowed not

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