Love's Tangled Web by Donna Taylor

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!”

isn’t what it used to be, but your son is so picky,

two middle–aged women began to air their grievances against

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talk about this another day. The dinner is starting; we need to take our seats,” Layton’s parents stepped in, blocking the two women from entering the room.

away; Evan, who used to

humbling themselves had been for the sake of Alex’s future, hoping he could get back on his feet after his

at his wife’s

sitting at the main table. Even the family cat beside him

seat.

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

her father

the conversations around her and not joining in or looking up. Given her position, she was directly across

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Alex was not looking at Ellie. Leaning back in his chair, he seemed indifferent and relaxed,

walked over from a distance. Alex quietly asked, “Where are

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

glory of the Warren family was long gone, leaving behind only false courtesies. Alex was at the table mainly because of a few loyal friends he had.

Alex said

drink too much?” Lacey stood not far away, clutching a glass.

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