Love's Tangled Web by Donna Taylor

Chapter 553

Chapter 553

Nancy’s face darkened with anger. “Apologize to that girl.”

“I spoke the truth; why should I apologize?” Alex replied defiantly. “She is worse than a widow. Mom, couldn’t you have thought through your choice before presenting her to me?”

Seeing his father and Layton’s parents coming over, Alex dodged away to avoid being hit.

“You wretched boy! Don’t you have any self–reflection?” Todd said through gritted teeth, clearly disappointed.

“Dad, you didn’t see her. I’m genuinely afraid a mere touch could make her explode.”

“You brat. How dare you talk like that!” Todd snapped back.

As Ellie came out of the restroom, she bumped right into Alex, who had just escaped the room. Their eyes met, and Ellie looked completely confused.

At the same time, they could hear Nancy’s furious scolding. Then Ellie was pushed into the arms of Nancy by Alex.

“Ellie, are you okay?” Nancy asked, steadying her. Ellie shook her head and stood up straight. When she looked back, Alex had disappeared.

Turning to greet the group in the side room, Ellie politely acknowledged everyone before she left.

“Nancy, may I suggest you encourage Alex a bit more? I think Ellie is the best choice for your son,” Layton’s Mom commented, aware of the situation, as she watched Ellie walk away.

“Mrs. Warren, I was just trying to introduce a partner for your son. Just look at how he talked to my niece earlier!”

used to be, but your son is so picky, still thinking he’s the best

could respond to Layton’s Mom, two middle–aged women began to air their grievances

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we need to take our seats,” Layton’s parents stepped in, blocking the two women from entering the room. Inside, Alex’s parents

head back,” Nancy said. The once–respected Warren family had faded away; Evan,

get back on his feet after his past mistakes. But the other

go.” Todd sighed, looking at his wife’s sad

and spotted their son sitting at the

seat.

key figures in major families. Todd and Nancy exchanged glances. “Lucas isn’t at that table. Why can Aaron?” Steven stared at Aaron, who

Dad; how would I know?” Diana replied, glancing at Aaron. Aaron had been bustling around her father since he arrived without giving her a chance to talk to

or looking up. Given her position, she was directly across from Alex. One glance up would let them see each

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Leaning back in his chair, he seemed indifferent and relaxed, glancing around the

and Barry quickly walked over from a distance. Alex

“Mr. and Mrs. Warren have already left.” Alex waved him off, and

leaving behind only false courtesies.

stepping out for a smoke,” Alex said

much?” Lacey stood

to Tim and Liam. “Help me with the toasts; I’ll be back after I take your

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