Love's Tangled Web (Alex and Ellie)

On the sidewalk, two pairs of eyes locked onto each other. Ellie stood silent, her brows furrowed in frustration.

Alex took a cautions step foncand, carefully reaching for the medical report in Ellie's grip. "Let me see it."

The report became a tug-of-war, each refusing to let go.

Seeing Ellics face grow darker, Alex explained in a Inurried whisper, "That night, it was truly my first time!

Ellie's frown tightened

Alex's urgency was palpable. "I swear!"

Finally. Ellie spoke, her tone sharp. To me, your first time and your hundredth time are exactly the same! You're toxic!"

For a moment. Alex was at a loss for words, flabbergasted.

After taking a few deep breaths, he persevered. "Whether you believe me or not, it was really my first time. Now that it's happened. let's talk about Ellie was impatient. There's nothing to talk about. Step aside!"

Alex held her gaze, undeterred. We've already crossed that line. You just want to brush it off!"

Ellie shot back. "What do you suggest?"

With a hesitant tone, Alex continued, "You came into my room on your own. And because of this, my engagement has been thrown into chaos, so

"So, what's your point: Ellie interrupted, her sarcasm sharp as she confronted Alex's shifting eyes.

Alex replied solemnly. "My grandpa's not doing well. If he finds out I'm not married anymore, there's a good chance he won't last long. The Warren family could be planning a funeral in no time," Ellie was speechless.

After a brief pause, Ellie relented, "Fine. What do you want to discuss?" Since it had already happened, they might as well clear the air.

"Let's go." Alex suggested

"Go where!" Ellie questioned.

"I want to find a

a place to talk properly, be answered.

"Here is just fine, she stated.

Alex glanced around, realizing they were standing on a bustling sidewalk, with passersby frequently glancing their way as if they were witnessing a bizarre scenic.

He spun in circles, frustration bubbling over as he raised his voice. "You want to stand in the middle together!!"

e of the

street and talk about our night

At Alex's shout, pedestrians turned their heads in unison, staring

Ellie stood her ground. "If you don't want to talk, just nove

Alex pointed toward his luxury car parked nearby. "Want to sit in my car for a bit?"

replied, "No thanks. I feel better standing."

Stunned by Ellie's outright dismissal, Alex fell silent

port. With a sigh of resignation, Ellie let it go. She stood quietly as Alex flipped

After a moment of quiet, he noticed her still clutching the medical report. through the pages of her report

9:13 AM

After a careful read. Alex's gaze returned to her with a hint of hesitation. "Ellie, I know you haven't forgiven me for what happened before. And then there was that mes in Jinerity.

He took a deep breath. "That night, I was drugged too."

Ellie interjected. "Get to the point.

Of course she understood he had been drugged; otherwise, she wouldn't be here listening to him. Their eyes met in a heavy silence.

Alex lowered his voice. "Everyone knows what happened between us. My fiancee refuses to marry me now and is demanding a fortune as compensation. My grandpa is in the hospital: you can't act like nothing ever happened: Ellie remained expressionless, her gaze unwavering

Sweat beaded on Alex's forehead as he felt the weight of her stare. He cautiously took a step closer and said in a barely audible voice, "We've crossed that line. Whoever you're with now doesn't matter. Just give me one chance, and I promise I'll listen to whatever you say from now on."

Ellie snatched the medical report back from Alex's hands and took a bold step towards him. She tilted her head back, meeting his gaze directly. "You must be dreaming!" She spat out the words coklly.

Alex's chest heaved as he spun in frustration, feeling helpless. "You're really not giving me a chance!!"

Ellie shot back, "Go home and sleep! In your dreams, you can have whatever you want!" She turned to leave, but before she could fully walk away!

But he only got three steps before he turned back again! Pointing at himself, he exclaimed, I was perfectly fine in my room until you barged in and messed everything up!" He added heatedly, "You can't just ignore it like it's nothing! Do you think I'm some cheap throwaway!"

Alex continued. "Every time I try to say something, you cut me off. Are you trying to smother me until I can't breathe?"

Ellie shot back. "At least if you were dead, someone would organize your funeral With your attitude, you'll have a hard time planning a wedding. that's for sure"

Alex stood there, mouth agape, his lips moving but no sound coming out!

"Ellie, I swear-" he tried to talk but got so worked up he turned around in frustration again!]

Just a few steps later, he turned back!

This time, Ellie wasn't waiting for him. Watching her walk away, Alex felt his head spin with anger!

In the next moment, he smacked his own face, muttering, "Why did I have to say that?"

Nearby, Harry watched his boss lose his composure-not only cursing himself but also slapping his own face-and quickly hopped into the passenger seat, buckling his seatbelt in a hurry.

As evening fell, Aaron finished his work and was leaving the employee corridor with a few colleagues. From a distance, he spotted Alex waiting for him by the entrance, Aaron pretended not to see him and headed straight for his car.

"Aaron!" Just as Aaron was opening the car door and about to step in, Alex rushed over like a dog after its owner, pulling Aaron out of the

The two locked eyes, and Alex quickly let go. "Uh, I need to talk to you about something"

Aaron sighed, "I'm not interested"

"Just for a minute," Alex insisted

"Not even a minute! Aaron shot back.noveldrama

"Aaron?!"

*Please, call me Mr. Thompson"

"C'mon, bro

Aaron frowned. Tm not your bro"

9:13 AM.

"You are the big brother of Ellier, so that makes you my bro

"Ahem. Alex, are you planning to mooch off my sister?"

"Hey, if you say it's mooching, then fine! But no matter how you slice it, Ellie and are already involved. As her older brother, why don't you talk her into dating me! I promise I won't mess it up" "With you?" Aaron raised an eyebrow

Alex's voice dropped to a whisper as he continued, "I want to marry her and build a life together."

"Alex, it's not even dark outside yet?" Aaron replied, then quickly got into his car and drove of

Desperate, Alex shouted at the disappearing car, "What do you mean?!"

Behind him, Harry awkwardly chimed in, "What Mr. Thompson means is that since it's still light out, Alex, you're already daydreaming"

Alex turned to Barry, b

his face as dark as a storm cloud, his brows twitching in annoyance. "You're just so smart, aren't you?

Barry stayed silent, unsure how to respond.