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.

those Ellie knew–except for Alex–no one had ever won a bet against her. Layton had been one of

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

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

look and whispered back, “Mark is inexperienced;

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

your 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,

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

to stay positive; everything will settle

replied gratefully, her eyes misty. “I’m

did not come out. She spent hours talking with Joanna and eventually fell asleep in her embrace.

the day Ellie was set to leave, Nalani and Layton came to see her off at the Thompson residence. Nalani cautiously asked, “Ellie,

a moment of silence, she shook her head. Layton asked, “Nancy has

parents. Aaron took Ellie to Jaslands International Airport. “Call me when you land and

see Diana, make sure to call me too,” he

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