Love's Tangled Web by Donna Taylor

Chapter 106

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Chapter 106 Chapter 106 3 Alex looked down, playing with the metal lighter in his hand. "I needed a smoke, so I went out for a cigarette," he said.

(+23) Ellie couldn't help but feel a bit sarcastic. For someone as proud as Alex was, he actually lied. He cared so much about Haley, worried she might misunderstand and feel hurt.

"Indeed, your smoking habit has been quite strong lately, Alex," Layton commented with a hint. "You should try to control it for your fiancée." Lacey noticed Alex picking up a piece of dessert and quickly remarked, “Alex, that piece is this place's signature dessert, and it's the last one. If you care about Ellie, give it to her. If you care about your fiancée, give it to Haley. You shouldn't eat it yourself." Without thinking, Alex placed the dessert onto Haley's plate, saying, "Of course, Haley deserves it." "Thank you," Haley said proudly as she looked at Alex. But when her eyes fell on the bite mark on his wrist, her expression froze.

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'I definitely didn't mishear earlier. It must have been Alex and Ellie locking themselves in the room. How else could she have bitten him unless he had pushed her too far?' Haley thought, her face going pale as she pictured what might have gone down between Ellie and Alex in there.

"Don't like it?" Alex asked, and Haley quickly looked down and replied evasively, "Of course, I like it." Lacey laughed and nudged Ellie. "Look at Alex, he's totally partial" Listening to Alex call Haley affectionately, Ellie lowered her head gripping her fork tightly. It wasn't that he was showing favoritism. He reserved all his love and exceptions for Haley.

Layton's sharp eyes darted between Ellie and Alex. "It's just a cookie, no big deal. But when Alex was chasing after Haley, he had bought all the famous snacks in the city, right, Haley?" Haley forced herself to hold back her feelings and managed a faint smile. "You're exaggerating it." Ellie quietly ate her food, remembering the crushed box of cookies Alex had given her at the hospital. All of a sudden, the vegetables in her mouth tasted bitter.

When they finished their meal, it was already past two o'clock. Ellie turned down Lacey's offer to give her a ride and decided to get a cab by herself.

Layton sent Haley and Lacey off to go shopping while he stayed in the car, smoking with Alex. He looked at the fresh bite mark on Alex's wrist and teased, "Don't tellthat was from Haley." Alex looked down at the bite mark on his wrist, emotions swirling in his eyes.

As Alex stayed silent, Layton knew he had guessed right. "Alex, don't blme for not warning you. The Owens family is no ordinary family, and although they aren't as prominent as the Warren family, they're still significant. "Haley was really into Aaron for over a year, and they dated for almost two before she dumped him and moved seamlessly on to you. She's not simple, so be careful not to let things get out of hand." Alex snorted through his nose. "Haley just saw the reality for what it was. Even withoutinterfering, she and Aaron wouldn't have lasted." 11:07 Thu, Jan 30 GG.

Chapter 106 "No wonder Ellie cursed you so much. You're such a jerk." Layton rolled his eyes at Alex.

Alex bit down on his cigarette, squinting at Layton.

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Layton gestured to Alex. "She called you a jerk and cursed that when you get old, you'll have shaky hands and won't even be able to walk straight." Furious, Alex got out of the car, slammed the door, and walked away.

Ellie got out of the elevator and saw Alex at her apartment door. She glanced around but didn't move.

"Did you leave your soul in the elevator?" Alex approached her, m nudging her towards the door. "Open up.” Ellie just stood at the door. "What do you want?"

Alex turned sideways to face Ellie, leaning against the door with one m hand and showing her the bite mark ei op the other. "I was just being nice, checking if you were badly hurt, and you bitlike this and calleda jerk." Ellie looked down, refusing to admit it. "I drank too much. I don't remember a thing." Alex gritted his teeth. "You cursedthat when I'm old, I'll have shaky hands, stumbling all over?" Ꮎ AD Comment

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