Love's Tangled Web by Donna Taylor

Chapter 523

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“When you were away, I had some personal items cleared out.” Nancy said. “If you need anything. I’ll buy it for you. Get some rest; your uncles will be here for the welcome–back party tomorrow.”

Nancy feigned casualness while gently urging her son to bathe and head to bed.

Five years ago, aside from keeping Ellie and Alex’s engagementng. Nancy had meticulously erased everything related to Ellie–Alex’s phone, computer accounts, and even bank transfer records.

Even their wedding photos had been burned, leaving no trace. Not only was this room free of memories, but the entire Warren Manor and their friends‘ social circles were also cleansed of any evidence of Ellie’s existence in Alex’s life.

Watching her son, blissfully unaware, walk into the bathroom, Nancy glanced around the room, feeling relief as she stepped outside.

“All out.” The next morning, Alex came down the stairs holding something. All the household staff lined up, while the bodyguards formed another line.

Nancy emerged from her room, looking disheveled in her sleepwear. As Alex dropped the object onto the floor, everyone’s gaze fell to the ground.

floral dress, Alex scowled. “Who left this ridiculous

Evan covered his face in embarrassment. Barry’s lips twitched involuntarily as he quickly diverted his gaze.

has either been destroyed

did this come from?” Nancy demanded.

the vault, Alex replied.

stammered, “M–Mrs. Warren,

Barry. “Barry, have you lost your tongue?”

Mr. Warren, I remember now; it was I who put it there,” Barry lied, taking full

collaborator. Since it was so personal, I thought it would be safer in your vault, but I forgot to mention

Barry a disbelieving look. “You’re weird. You just take in any gift? Do I

murmured, bowing

disgust, Alex kicked the doll, ordering, “Get rid of it

on his face, Barry hurried to take it away. In front of everyone, Barry took off his jacket and wrapped the doll inside, carefully keeping it out of Alex’s view while

days later, Alex stepped outside. Displeased with his uninspired haircut, he decided to spend the day

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