Love's Tangled Web (Alex and Ellie)

Haley asked. "You were the one who asked me out that day at the studio, but now you see me and just turn around. What's up with that?"

Ellie fell silent. That day, she had been pressured by Alex to call Haley.

On the call, she said. "Alex wants to see you. I'll be waiting at the studio entrance. If you can't make it today, we can reschedule.

Haley knew Alex was around but still showed up. Once inside, she stuck to Alex, and even when things took turn, she didn't bother talking to Ellic

From the moment they met, Haley made no effort to resolve things: she was just there to see Alex, and that was a fact

Ellie didn't say anything, so why was Haley so loud, acting like she had the moral high ground to question her?

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furrowed her brows. "Whether you say yes to his proposal is your own business. What's the point of telling me this!!"

Haley stared at Ellir and slowly calmed down. "Ellic, I know you're still mad at me because I broke up with Aaron, but honestly, he and I just aren't right for each other. We're adults; breaking up is normal."

Haley continued. "Last time when Alex's parents came to our place, his mom kept calling you her precious daughter. I can tell the Warren family really values you, they treat you like one of their own. Even though you've moved out. Alex hasn't abandoned you." Haley reached out to take Ellie's hand, but Ellie pulled away.

Haley awkwardly withdrew her hand and kept going, "Ellie, Alex and I are going to get married. You're his sister, so we'll all be family. I really don't want things to be awkward between us!"

Ellie's expression changed repeatedly.

So Haley's fixation on her wasn't because she cherished their friendship, but because everyone in the Warren family treated her like family-they valued her too much! The harsh truth of reality was truly terrifying

"You must be mistaken my last name is Thompson, noe Warren!" Ellie smirked sarcasically. "Haley, I really appreciate you leiting Aaron gar Haley didn't expect Ellie to lash back like that, leaving her speechless. With a grim expression, Haley looked at Ellie with teary eyes. After a long pause, the finally asked, "Ellie, what do you mean by that?"

Thinking about the photos on Alex's phone. Ellie felt a mix of emotions-disappointment, sadness, bitterness. She just felt really uncomfortable inside

Meeting Haley's questioning gaze, Ellie took a deep breath and spoke in the calmest tone she could muster, "Aaron told me he understands and respects you. He said he doesn't want to put you in a difficult position,

"but the truth is, Haley, you're not even in a tough spot All of your so-called 'difficulties are excuses. Since the day Alex started pursuing you, we both know your heart was already leaning towards him, right?!"

"How can you say that about me?!" Haley retorted indignantly. "I was the one making the effort the entire time in my relationship with Aaron! You don't know how hard I worked for him!

"My parents eventually caved in, but Alex wouldn't quit his job at the prosecutor's office to come work for me. What do you want me to do?!"

Ellie pushed down the discomfort bubbling inside her and spoke out the words she had been holding back. "Remember that day when the three of us were chatting? You said Alex was too superficial and shameless, that he wasn't even a quarter as good as Aaron "Then, that evening, you took the doll Aaron got you and went to dinner with Alex. You told us it was your dad who called you back home"

As their eyes locked. Haley opened her mouth but couldn't say a word!

Ellie's tone dripped with sarcasm and a hint of self-mockery as she continued. "And then there was that time when we left that line diner, Aaron wanted to take you home in a cab, but you said you couldn't let hun get sick

"You grabbed a cab for us and even insisted on paying. But then you turned around and jumped into Alex's car, asking him to dry your hair like it was no big deal"

Ellie's voice caught in her throat. "If you want to hear more, I have plenty more I could say

"How do you know all this?" Haley y stammered, ber eyes shifting nervously

Ellie pressed on, "So you finally admit it, hule Haley, haven't we been friends for years? Can't we be honest with each other!

"Haley, you told Aaron how hard it was for you and how much pressure you were under while sending mixed signals to Alex and letting him chase after you like crazy.

"Then you turn around in find all sorts of excuses to nitpick at Aaron. And finally, you stand in front of him, demanding a breakup while acting like you're the wronged party, saying it's all his fault Haley opened her mouth, speechless.

"Aaron doesn't need you to survive. You didn't have to act like this!" After saying this, Ellie turned and walked away.

"Even so, I hope that when Alex proposes to me next time, you'll be there! Haley's words lefi Ellie at a loss. It was as if Haley thought everyone would just cater to her, like a pampered princess

If Elle hadn't seen the things on Alex's phone, she wouldn't have believed that Haley could do this behind Aaron's back. What was the difference between this and betrayal

To hurt Aaron so deeply while still expecting her to help maintain her perfect image-what kind of logic was that!

After forcing herself out for a break, Ellie returned in the hospital with a heavy heart and continued her shift. The whole afternoon she was completely out of it. As it neared the end of her workday, she had in the break room to call Aaron Hearing a commotion outside, Ellie quickly hung up and stepped out. She was shocked to see a crowd gathered in the hallway. With her sharp eyes, she spotted a young man holding a knife, charging at some medical staff. "Professor Bell!" Ellie's heart skipped a beat, and instinctively she rushed to protect her mentor. But just then, a figure swooped down over her. Ellie screamed in fear, unable to make a sound!noveldrama

With a deep grunt from above, she looked up "What are you doing here?"

"What the hell were you thinking, letting yourself get chopped up? Alex barked at Ellie, roughly pulling her into his embrace

Feeling Alex's powerful heartbeat against her, Ellie's own heart raced wildly in

in response!

They were in the plastic surgery department, and it wasn't uncommon for patients or their families to lash out over mishaps or mishandled care

The emergency room was a chaotic mess. The attacker was quickly subdued, and it wasn't until the crowd was fully evacuated that Alex finally let go of Ellie

Still rattled, Ellie only noticed Alex's arm was injured when one of her colleagues printed it out. She accompanied him to the ER, where the medical staff would tend to his wound.

"Don't forget to give me some anesthesia!" Alex's uninjured hand gripped Ellie's wrist tightly, refusing to let go.

Ellie's mind drifted back to the last time she had stitched him up without any painkillers, and a very smile rugged at her lips, though she said nothing.

After the wound was treated, the hospital offered Alex a private room to stay overnight for observation, but Alex insisted he wanted to stay,

In the bospital room, Ellie was packing up and getting ready to head home. "Did you come to the hospital for something specific

Alex looked at her for a moment, then pulled a small box from his pocket. "Take a look. If you don't like it, I'll get you something else."

Ellie glanced from Alex to the gift box, shaking her head and refusing to take it

She knew that no matter how many arguments they had-she could argue endlessly with Alex-they always seemed to reconcile in the end. Bar with each fight, her heart drifted a little further from him, and she understood that one day, she'd be completely gone. "Open it." Alex said, seeing her hesitation as he reached for her hand. She dodged, and he persisted.

Ellie tried to step away. and panicked. "Alex!"

but Alex swiftly pulled her back, pressing her against the bed. With one hand pinning her down, Ellie lay there, flustered

With a single hand, Alex opened the box to reveal a bracelet. "Your red string broke I said I'd get you a new one. Put it on and let me see

"I don't want it she protested

"Put it on

"I really don't want int

"Stay still

to!"

Just then, Haley walked into the room, and what she saw made her jaw drop.

Ellie was lying on Alex's lap, and Alex was practically cradling her, their faces so close they could almost touch. The scene was utterly inappropriate, leaving Haley looking mortified. "What are you two doing!!