Love's Tangled Web (Alex and Ellie)

Haley was never polite when speaking to Aaron. And after breaking up and all the drama with Ellie, she was even less so now "Aaron, do you know what happened when I went to Amena yesterday!" Aaron replied in a calm tour. "Your issues have nothing to do with me!

Haley's face twnched noticeably, and she hit out. "I saw Ellie and Alex checking into a room together, Doesn't that concern you at all!"

Aaron's gaze darkened a bit. "I know Ellie's character well. My shift is starting, and please step aside" he said politely before he left Haley, unwilling to give up, blocked his path. "Aaron, not only do the elders of the Warren family know about this, but all of Alex's frie too. Are you really going to let Ellie get caught between Alex and me, and have people call her a mistress?"

Aaron just said. Please step aside."

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Seeing that Aaron wasn't taking the bait, Haley snapped in frustration. I know you haven't gotten over our breakup and are still mad at me." Aaron frowned.

pause, Haley continued. "But I can't help it. There's too much of a gap between us. I wanted to help you succeed, but you just didn't get it. "We've dated for a while, and I've been friends with Elle for many year. I really don't want to see her become Alex's plaything used and then tossed aside after a few years.

Thanks for the heads up. Aaron said, not looking too pleased as he sidestepped Haley and walked away,

"If you don't handle this, I won't be kind to Ellie. Haley watched Aaron's figure as he walked away, her hands clenched tightly at her sides. She was never one to back down, and now that Ellie and Alex had been caught red-handed, she wasn't going to let it go

A few days later, the scandal between Ellie and Alex continued to spread in the social circles. Layton tried several times before finally getting alex to

"Where have you been these days? You've been nowhere to be found. Layion handed Alex the pool cue, noticing a recently healed scar on Alex's forehead. You hurt yourself?"

Alex casually dusted off the pool cue with chalk

Across from Alex at the pool table, Layton asked with a gossipy look. "So, what's going on between you and Ellie'"

Alex leaned down to ex

to test the pool cur

1. c. "What do you mean?"

Layton said. "Everyone is talking about how Ellie is trying to seduce you to climb the social ladder, saying she's got no boundaries and is willing to be your other woman. You must have heard by now, right?"

Alex looked up and met Layton's eyes

Layton gave Alexan assuring nod. "Haley said she caught you and Ellie together in bed, and now there are several versions of the story making the rounds in our circle

Alex threw down the pool cue in frustration

The two of them went to the lounge area for a smoke. Layton noticed that Alex wouldn't speak and tentatively asked, "Alex, I just don't understand. Even if Haley saved your life, you don't have to offer yourself to her, do you? If you want to thank her, can't you just give her money or gifts!" Alex sat on the sofa, leaning forward with his elbows on his knees, his downcast eyes hiding his emotions

Layton said. "With things turning out like this, not only is your relationship with Haley not going well, but how will Ellie face anyone in the future?"

Alex took a drag from his cigarette and straightened up, tugging at his collar in frustration. "Haley can't have kids anymore because of saving me Do you really think I'd have gotten involved otherwise?

Layton stood up in shock. "Haley saved you once, and now she can have kid?"

Alex nodded. 1 can't sum it up in a few words, but there's one thing I know for sure-back then, to save me, she lost her chance to ever be a mom."

Layton a

asked, "Is it really that serious?"

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Alex glanced at Layton. "No matter who she marries, she won't be happy if she can't have children. If I don't take responsibility for her, her life will be ruined."

From afar, Haley walked over, and they both passed their conversation, "Were you planning to never reach out unless I did!" Haley asked. She stood next to Alex, not looking too happy.

Alex put out his cigarette and si

stood up to leave.

Feeling awkward, Haley shot a glance at Layton before going after Alex. She followed him all the way to the hotel's underground parking lot, where she saw him waiting with the car window rolled down.

She tried to open the passenger door but found is locked, making her feel even worse. "What are you doing, Alex" she exclaimed.

A few days ago.

she left the Warren Manor in anger, and Alex hadn't reached out to her since, nor had he apologized.

After thinking it over, she decided to allow her pride and come to him. But she was shocked by Alex's attitude. She walked around to his side of the car, looking at him in disbelief. "Are you really planning to break up with me?" Mesut his phone down, staring straight ahead without looking at Haley. "Were you the one spreading rumors that Ellie was the other woman?" he

asked

Haley's eyes darted around before she firmly denied it. "I was just a bit drunk that day and casually mentioned it to Lacey, Who would have thought she'd spread it so fast that everyone would know? I didn't mean to do it"

Sering Alex's firm actitude. Haley hesitated and softened her stance. "I wouldn't make a fuss and let everyone know if I'm a little hurt because of you. But we've been engaged for so long, and you've been so unclear with Ellie, treating me warmly one moment and coldly the next, I really don't feel secure

As Alex's expression visibly relaxed, Haley quickly added, know I shouldn't have yelled at Ellie that day, but I was doing it for you and your family Everyone knows we are the true couple. If your scandal gets out, how can the Warren family stand firm in the circle"" Alex still refused to speak, and Haley continued her argument. If you really like her, I can let go and support you two. That way, Elbe won't have to deal with such a bad reputation. But you can't keep me in the dark.

"Seeing you two together really hurts me. You didn't apologize or reach out to me fest. I'm in so much pain, and 1 feel like I'm dying Alex, I really care about you

"We've been engaged for so long, and you still haven't taken me to live in Warren Manor. It makes me feel sad and ke atachure, but I've never regretted choosing you over Aaron."noveldrama

Finally, Alex's stem expression began to soften. "Clear up those rumors and bring you back to the Warren Manor, he said as he pressed the unlock button on the console. "Don't cry. 11 take you to your favorite restauran

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