Love's Tangled Web by Donna Taylor

Chapter 671

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“Ellie, you don’t understand! Mark said he likes me! The more Lacey thought about what Mark had told her, the more nervous she became.

Lacey continued, “We agreed we’d divorce after a year, and he even promised to treat me to a big dinner! But it’s only been a few months, and now he’s saying stuff like this!”

“Lacey, Mark already confessed his feelings to you. What do you want?” Ellie interrupted.

Lacey’s teary eyes looked lost as she stared at Ellie. “I don’t know. I just feel nervous and scared. I’ve always seen Mark as an older brother, but now… I don’t know…”

Ellie watched Lacey closely and understood. Mark’s sudden confession, coupled with the rumors about her and Sebastian. had scared Lacey. She didn’t want to face Mark’s reaction.

Ellie didn’t know how Lacey truly felt about Mark, but one thing was clear: Lacey cared about him more than she realized.

“Lacey, no matter what, staying overnight with another man while married is wrong. Now that it’s happened, running away won’t solve anything. You have to go home and explain everything to Mark properly,” Ellie said patiently.

and that Mark should

take you home. Hiding here isn’t going to

Ellie finally

standing at the front door, Lacey tugged on Ellie’s hand, trying to

can’t interfere. You know Mark’s temper–he’s always doted on you. As long as you talk to him, it’ll be fine,” Ellie

reluctantly stepped into the living

softly when she saw

asked, taking the bag from her shoulder. Seeing her tear–streaked face, he didn’t ask anything else.

like a guilty student, not daring to lift her

the kitchen.

the kitchen, he saw Lacey trailing

for after you shower,” Mark said, gently brushing her nose

when it started, but she had completely lost her confidence

bold and carefree, saying and doing whatever she wanted

say anymore. She constantly felt guilty and was always apologizing. And, to her dismay,