She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 1106:

Ellis had told Freya he was away on business, but now he was calling it something else entirely. A web of lies.

“Hmm.” Ellis noticed the shift in Alan’s tone but didn’t dwell on it.

“What brings you here—work?”

“Yeah.” Alan pulled out his phone, his tone sharp now. “But while I was here, I stumbled across something that’s left me wondering what the hell to do.”

Ellis looked at him curiously. “What’s that?”

“I saw a friend’s husband meeting another woman in secret—being all cozy and affectionate.” Alan unlocked his phone and set the stage. “Still debating if I should tell my friend or not.”

“If it were me, as long as I was certain it was the truth, I’d tell my friend,” Ellis answered evenly.

But that also depended on the kind of person the friend was and how they’d handle it.

Alan pulled up the photo and held out his screen. “Then take a look at this. You tell me if it’s true.”

words left Alan’s mouth, Ellis caught sight of the photo. One of the people in it was unmistakably him—and across

flash, he realized exactly what Alan

gaze

Alan didn’t act impulsively. Somewhere deep down, he still held onto the belief that Ellis was a good man—someone who wouldn’t fool around

thrill at

chosen a

barely taken their seats when Alan, looking more serious than ever, was

I don’t like what I hear,

photo is a designer,” Ellis said plainly, not dodging anything. “We were talking about

But he still couldn’t shake the discomfort

man, Ellis should’ve known what

to ask, just ask,” Ellis said,

it was just a meeting about rings, why did she need to wear the ring meant for

a misunderstanding,” Ellis said, keeping his

never let anyone else