Love's Tangled Web by Donna Taylor

Chapter 502

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In this lifetime, Alex felt utterly defeated. He had let down his grandfather, his parents, and even Orion. Above all, he owed a tremendous debt to Ellie and the entire Thompson family.

Because of him, Ellie had gone through so much hardship and suffering. To restore her peaceful life, he believed that Ethan must die.

With a fiery anger in his eyes, Alex scanned the crowd around him. Whispers of concern surrounded him–his mother’s desperate pleas and the anxious murmurs of friends filled the air.

to look at Ellie, who was crying and looking his way. His eyes shimmered with tears as an unexpected smile broke across his face, even though he knew

him. Still, in that moment, he let himself believe there was still a place for him in Ellie’s heart–no matter in what form that

reckless taunts cut

She grasped Alex’s leg, weeping. “Alex, your brother is gone. If anything happens to you, how could your father and I possibly go on living?”

that gun immediately.” Nancy

persuade Alex. If he fires that shot, it could be murder. What will happen to

toward Ellie. She glanced at Alex and her

are just as crazy!”

acutely aware of all the eyes on her. She could hear the murmurs and discussions swirling around, leaving her

ways to resolve this. Please don’t act on impulse.” Layton

cried out. “If you dare pull that trigger, I will