Love's Tangled Web (Alex and Ellie)

Whitney sighed, "In the end, she still went that day. She stood outside the glass door, watching you propose to the girl you like. Ales, Ellie said she's poor and has no friends. I'm the only one she masts to open up to. After today. I hope you won't come here anymore" "For the sake of her secretly loving you for seven years, Lask you, Alex, to show her some kindness. Even if you meet in the future, please don't go near her. Your distance is the great kindness to her Whitney finished and then stood up and left. Alex couldn't remember how he ended up outside the bar. His mind was a chaotic jumble, unable to think clearly. The only thing echoing in his head was Whitney's voice.

"I knew I'd find you here. Layton hanked his horn to get Alex's attention. Parked by the roadside outside the bar, Layton rolled down the window of his luxury car. They both in cigarettes. Lagion proposed, "Why don't we head somewhere else for a drink? Alex replied. Tim tired, and not up for more drinks."

"Managing two women at once, who wouldn't be tired?" Layton quipped. Seeing Alex turn away with a dark expression, Layton put on a cheeky face. "Ellie's heading abroad, what's with you chasing her to the airport? Is it about sending a score?" Alex didn't respond. To be honest, he didn't have any answers.

Layton teased. "Admit it, Alex, you're into Ellse,"

The thin layer of smoke blocked Alex's line of sight, making his emotions hard to read. His brow was deeply furrowed, and his entire body was obviously tense,

After a lengthy silence, Ales corrected. "H's not that I like her, it's that she likes me. The person I want is only Haley.

Layton shrugged. "If that's the case, why are you getting so stressed out? Since you don't like Ellie, just let it happen."

Alex muttered, "I wish she'd just stay away forever"

Laylon changed the topic. "I heard from Nancy that your engagement is set for the end of the year. You and Haley are moving pretty quickly"

"I'll be gening engaged to Haley next week, Alex murmured.

A week later, when Ellie was in a hospinal in Amerix for an exchange program, her phone kept alerting her about incoming messages. During a break, she checked her phone and discovered that Lacey had sent her videos and photos from Alex and Haley's engagement ceremony.

They were supposed to get engaged as the end of the year, burn happened sooner than planned. He must really love Haley to be so eager to be with her Elbe gently closed her eyes, not wanting to see anything more that would hurt her.

"It's all in the past now. When I stand before him again, I'll be able to face him calmly and say hi with a smile" Ellie quickly pulled herself together and fully immersed herself in her work.

Time flew by quickly, and soon it was the end of the year. Ellie had a two-week vacation to visit her family back home

"Thank you, Lacey, Aaron will pick me up from the airport. I'll catch up with you once I'm back," Ellie said before hanging up on Lacey and started planning her trip back next week.

When Lacey heard that Ellie was returning home, she jumped for joy. "Layton, when Ellie is back from her vacation. I want to invite her over to our house."

Layton nodded with a smile while watching Alex's reaction closely

Haley heard the news, and for some reason, she felt an anxious Butter. She unconsciously glanced at Alex too.

Alex sat right in the middle of the private room, his posture lazy yet a bit indifferent. With his gare lowered, it was hard to guess what he was thinking. However, his hand gripping the glass unconsciously tightened, more and more. "Alex, I'm not feeling well. Could you take me home" Haley noticed Alex was obviously distracted. She stood up and led him out of the private

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After they got in the car, she wrapped her arm around his "Alex, how about coming to my place tonight?"

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"Another time. I'm tired," Alex said smoothly, withdrawing his hand subtly and starting the car

Haley hit her lower lip as she sat in the passenger seat, her hands gripping the seatbelt tightly. When she was dating Aaron, he would kiss and hold her but refused to be more intimate. Now, she was engaged to Alex, and it was even more hizarre-they hadn't even kissed That night, she was so forward that even a monk would have been tempted, bus Alex didn't react at all. He just looked at her in surprise,

She couldn't figure out if it was her fault or if something was wrong with Alex in that area-how. could any normal guy not have those arennoveldrama

What really upset her was that she and Alex had been engaged for several months, but Alex had never mentioned moving in together. She had subtly suggested moving into the Warren Manor, but he rejected the idea, saying his grandpa liked peace

She had invited Alex over to her place several times, but he always left right after dropping her off downstairs, never once coming up seemed perfectly fine spending a whole werk living and eating an Ellie's small apartment.

Haley vowed silently, "Whether Alex sees Ellie as a sister, is stuck in old habits, or has some other reason, I won't give Ellie any chance to get closer to him:

A week later, Ellie returned to the country, and Aaron picked her up from the airpon. After dropping Ellie off at her previous apartment, he besitantly said, "Ellie, Christmas is coming soon. Mom called and asked if we could visit Carlos a little earlier this year.

Ellie paused as she packed her suitcase. Ever since she and Aaron moved out on their own, their parents always insisted they visit the Warren family for Thanksgiving and Christmas, no matter where they were. The gifs may not have been extravagant, but it was the thought behind them that truly mattered.

Aaron could skip, but Ellie had to go. Having lived with the Warren family for more than ten years, both Carlos and Alex's parents had always treated her very well

Aher hesitating for a moment, Ellie decided to go. 11 call Nancy later. You go ahead and do your work. I'll go by myself"

Some social obligations just couldn't be avoided, she had to do what needed to be done. After months of adjustment, she thought if she saw Alex again, she should be able to face him calmly,

Two mornings later, Alex went downstairs and saw his parents and grandpa all in the living room. "Dad, didn't you go to the office?" he greeted while changing his shoes at the shoe rack, preparing to leave.

Nancy said, "Ellie's coming over in a bit, and we're waiting for her."

Alex paused, then he took off the leather shee he had put on and switched back to his slippers. He stood by the shoe cabinet, his eyes flickering with uncertainty. Then, he placed his car keys down and turned to go upstairs. Nancy asked, "Aren't you going to a concert with Halry?"

"She said something came up and canceled, Alex mumbled as he walked towards the stairs. Before he could reach upstairs. Ellie arrived.

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