Love's Tangled Web (Alex and Ellie)

"Alex, Ini go. Nancy has misunderstood." Ellie realized, frantically pashing

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Alex allowed Ellie to push him, still keeping her pinned in the passenger seat. "If you're not guilty of anything, what are you scared of? he teased.

Their eyes met, and Ellie was left speechless. Even after months of not seeing him, trying her hardest to let go and forget, being alone with him

She had feelings for him, and that was why she felt so uneasy- Alex, on the other hand, was calm and composed, because he didn't feel anything for her. No matter how ambiguous his actions were, they didn't affect him at all. With a click, Alex fastened Ellie's seatbelt, rolled down the window, and hooked twice. "Mom, what are you doing he shouted, and then the car began to move backward.

Nancy pointed at Alex, running over. "You little rascal, are you picking on Ellic again?"

Alex didn't explain but turned his head to glance at Ellie. The next moment, he hit the gas, and the car rapidly reversed, performing a towand the gale.

Ellie sat in the passenger seat, still unnerved. Her hands clasped tightly over her chest, and she could feel her cars burning with embarrassment.

The ride was silent. Ellie kept her head down the whole time. Alex seemed focused on driving, fint he glanord at her occasionally through the rearview mirror. He opened his mouth to speak several times but ended up saying nothing.

"Stop the car" Just as the car reached the apartment entrance, Ellie sklenly spoke up. Before Alex could come to a complete stop, she had already stepped out. Thank you for the ride, Allex. Be careful on your way back," she said before quickly turning to leave. Alex only looked away when Ellie was out of sight, Staring at the empty passenger seat, he turned off the mone, look nut a cigarette, and lit in

Not far away, a white Mercedes came to a slow simp. İstey spotted Alex inside, moodily smoking a cigarette. Anger Bobbled up inside her as she gripped the steering wheel siglly, her eyes reddening with fury.

Today, Haley and Alex had planned to attend a concert together, laat Alex suddenly testriller saying something came up. And she believed.

After lunch, she went over to visit Nancy, bringing along some makeup in hopes of winning her over. To her shock, she so Alex driving away from home with Ek

Haley had followed them all the way here, putting on a brave face. But to her anger, Ellie was already gone, and Alex was still just sitting the making a mov

Ellie returned to her apartment, took a shower, changed her clothes, and went into the kitchen to cut some fruit Aaron said he'd come by after he finishes work, and she planned to go shopping with him later and then get ready to go back home for Christmas Hearing a knock on the door, Elle came out to open it. Seeing Haley show up without an inviation, Ellie stood in the doorway, not letting her in.. "Why are you here?" she asked

Haley stood confidently at the doorway in her high heels. "Ellie, siper you chose to go abroad, why did you come back?"

Ellie frowned. Ever since she saw through Haley's insincere facade, she was completely disillusioned with her. When facing terrible people, it was best to cut them out. Ellie didn't want to waste another word on Haley.

"Ellie, I know you're trying to win over Alex, but you should drop that idea" Haley thought Ellie's silence was due to guilt, and she raised her eth hand to show her engagement ring

"Ellie, take a good look. Alex and I are engaged. He promised he would marry no one else but ine, and his family all like me Haley grinned. Tim warning you. Don't get close to Alex or visit the Warren family"

Ellie looked at Haley calmly, "Listen up, Haley. My relationship with the Warren family won't change because of you?

"I always knew you had bad intentions" Haley said through clenched teeth, meeting Ellie's determined gaze. "When your parents sent you to the Warren family, they were up to something. They kept you next to Alex hoping you'd seduce him for a big payday She then added with sarcasm, "Your family's so broke that if your mom had any looks she might sell herself too."

Before Haley could even finish her sentence, Ellie slapped her hard across the face,

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Haley, holding her stinging cheek, stared at Ellie in disbelief. "Whats wrong? Did 1 touch a nerve? Can't take it!"

Haley Owens, shut your Shihy mouth. If I hear you talk disrespectfully about my parents again, I'll make you pay, he shouted, slamming the door shut behind her.

No matter how useless her parents might be, they still gave her life and raised her. She wouldn't let anyone disrespect them-that was just something any child should stand up for

That evening as Ellie returned from taking out the trash, Alex pulled her out of the elevator. In the small garden under the apartment building, he let go of her "Tell me. Why did you hit Haley?"

Ellie shook her sore wrist where Allex had grabbed it but stayed quiet. Those who are favored always feel invincible. Haley came looking for trouble, insulted my parents, and still had the nerve to complain to Alexnoveldrama

Seeing Ellie keep silent with her head down, Alex grabbed her wrist again and started walking "Come apologize to Haley

loring the pain in her wrist, Elle pulled away from Alex's grip with fore

Alex stared at her lace, which was on the verge of tears, and his eyebrows furrowed. After a brief hesitation, he softened his tone. You and Haley were such good friends before. Why are you so hostile towards her now! "I was never friends with her be turned away, quickly wiping her tears.

Alex moved in front of her, "Is it because she left Aaron for me, in you're holding a grudge against

He replied, "I don't hold a grudge against her. Fin grateful she let Aaron po

Alex exclaimed, "Grancful and you slapped her? Ellie, you're lying"

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"I'm not lying I just don't want to deal with her anymore. What exactly do you want to say Ellie was cornered by Alex and suddenly raised her wire. "She's the one who caused trouble hest. She insulted my parents, and that's why I hit her They locked eyes, both of them bright red. After a long panse, Alex spoke with determination, "I know Haley. She would never do something like that. Regardless of the reason, you hit her. So, you have to apologize."

Ellie's lips quivered as she began to cry. "Why should I apologize when I'm not wrong! Just because she has your love and care? Does that mean no

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