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.

turned again to look at Ellie, who was crying and looking his way. His eyes shimmered with tears as an unexpected smile

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

Ethan’s reckless taunts cut through the

prepared to pull the trigger, Nancy collapsed to her knees. She grasped Alex’s leg, weeping. “Alex, your brother is gone. If anything happens to

down that gun immediately.” Nancy frantically struck

to intervene. “Ellie, you must persuade Alex. If he fires that shot, it could be murder. What will happen to his parents

toward Ellie. She glanced

clearly in a crazy state, but Ellie, you are just as crazy!” Layton exclaimed in frustration,

hear the murmurs

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

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