Love's Tangled Web by Donna Taylor

Chapter 517

Thank you, Mark. I look forward to working with you, Ellie said, raising her juice glass to clink with his.

Mark added, “Diana is over there too, it’s good that you’ll have her looking after you.

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Hearing that Diana was in Ameria, Ellie couldn’t help but feel curious. “Mark, is Diana going to stay in Ameria for a long time?

Mark sighed. “I’m not really sure about her plans, you can ask her when you see her”

“Mark, Ellie, so you two are here, Lacey called out cheerfully as she skipped over and plopped down next to Ellie.

Mark ondered a glass of juice for Lacey, who batted her eyelashes at him while smiling. Mark raised an eyebrow. “What’s on your mind?

Lacey replied shyly, “How about a bet, Mark?”

Mark looked at her with a smile but said nothing. Ellie watched Lacey curiously. Lacey was known for pestering Layton for bets. Lacey, famous among her friends for her wealth, was more of a collector, gaining mostly through gambling.

for Alex–no one had ever won a bet against her. Layton had been one of her biggest

there’s an auction. The ‘Crown of Wings‘ is said to be worth a fortune and is one–of–a–kind. If you win, I’ll buy it

she mentioned the item. Ellie tugged on Lacey’s sleeve and whispered, “Aren’t you worried about losing with such a

Ellie a smug look and whispered back, “Mark is inexperienced;

some things to take care of, so I’ll head out,” Ellie said, sensing it was best to leave. Upon returning home,

pregnancy. We will keep it a secret. If it becomes too much for you, I will help take care of the baby, Whitney said while helping Ellie, her eyes filled with compassion and

child’s existence. Quinlee’s body is still missing, as

everything will

gratefully, her eyes misty. “I’m going

come out. She spent hours talking

day Ellie was set to leave, Nalani and Layton came to see her off at the Thompson residence. Nalani cautiously asked, “Ellie, aren’t you going to

garden. After a moment of silence, she shook her head.

parents. Aaron took Ellie to Jaslands International

to call me too,” he reminded, and Ellie nodded

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