Love's Tangled Web by Donna Taylor

Chapter 506

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Overcome by the sight of his parents aging overnight, Alex entered the police car. It was a little past two in the afternoon, and rain continued to fall.

The alley was long, shrouded in ominous dark clouds that threatened to engulf the space in darkness.

Ellie had taken a half–month leave from her job at Marvin’s. She planned to travel to another city to terminate her pregnancy, seeking solitude for a few days.

Lewis had chased after her, offering an umbrella, but she had declined. Her heart was already drenched in despair, and it mattered little whether she got wet in the rain.

Ever since Alex was detained, everyone had urged her to let go, to forgive. But no one would know that her feelings for Alex for seven long years had withered to desolation. She could no longer love him, nor could she love anyone else.

desired now was to live the most ordinary, tranquil life she could muster.

footsteps behind her, Ellie paused but did not turn around. Two police officers stood a short distance behind Alex. He had his hands clasped in front

eyes red around the corners. He remained silent, and Ellie did not turn back, maintaining this position for what felt like an eternity until Alex could no

raised a hand, yearning to embrace her, but the handcuffs prevented him from doing so. His hands fell powerless at his sides. Mustering his courage, Alex finally spoke, “Ellie,

saying, “I have to leave soon; I beg you, just look back at me.” He continued to wait, but

foot to approach her, a police officer reminded

Alex drew his foot back, his eyes brimming with tears as he clutched Ellie’s sleeve tightly. “Ellie, I’m begging you,

up,” the officer said

won’t disturb you again; just say something, and I’ll go. Look

sleeve, and Alex helplessly

was forcibly dragged to the alley’s entrance and ushered into