Love's Tangled Web (Alex and Ellie)

Alex's sudden change in demeanor made Haley's eyes flicker with uncertainty.

She wrapped her arms around Alex's neck and stood on tiptoe, her intention to kiss him obvious. "Alex, I really feel so insecure. Let's get married.

Alex pushed Haley away and raised the collar chain in his hand. He stared at Haley, confirming with her again. "Tell me the truth. Is this collar chain yours?"

Haley's heart skipped a bear. She suddenly pushed Alex away, turned around, and guiltilynoveldrama

y avoided Alex's piercing gaze.

But she reacted quickly. With her back to Alex, she spoke in a forceful tone. This collar chain is something I've kept private for many years. If it's not mine, then whose could it be? Why are you asking this?" Alex stared at Haley's back, his eyes somewhat moved. Then can you tell me the origin of this collar chain?"

Haley's eyes wavered, her heart pounding

She had stolen the collar chain from Ellie a long time ago. She couldn't tell him the truth...

Chitching her hands tightly in front of her, Haley tentatively said. "My mom said that when I was a child, she took me to the countryside to play, and then I got very sick, causing me to forget many things" "But I remember that I once saved someone, and this collar chain was given to me by that person," she continued.

Alex turned Haley's shoulders to face him

When he spoke again, Alex had already softened his voice. "It doesn't matter if you've forgotten. Il tell you again. The person you risked your life to save was me; this collar chain was given to you by me." Haley's eyes widened in disbelief

On a wham, she had wom the collar chain a few times when Ellie was not at Jaslands. Perhaps Alex had seen her wearing it and mistakenly thought she was the one who saved him

"I owe my life to you. How could I not want you? Alex stepped forward and personally placed the collar chain around Haley's neck. "Don't think too much. No matter what happens, I will always stand by your side." "You rest first. I'm going our to make a phone call Alex left the bedroom. Haley collapsed weakly onto a chair.

Now she understood everything. Alex was very protective. He had protected Ellie for more than a decade, yet every time she clashed with Ellie, be would unhesitatingly stand by her side.

It turned out that the reason Alex had become engaged to her and was so unconditionally biased towards her was because he had mistaken her for

his savior.

After a moment of confusion, Haley hastily removed the collar chain from her neck and clenched it in her palm.

She couldn't leave the collar chain here. She had to take it back to the Owens residence and lock it in her safe room

She absolutely could not let Alex know that the collar chain belonged to Ellie.

A few minutes later, when Haley saw Alex return, she cautiously approached him. "Alex, can you promise me not to mention this collar chain to anyone

Alex frowned. "Why?"

Haley said, "I don't want others to know that you're with me just because I saved you. I believe you proposed to me because you like me. This collar chain is the beginning of our fate and our little secret" "Okay. III do as you said." Alex's eyes darkened.

In the evening. Ellie left the outpatient building of the hospital with Mark She saw Alex again by the roadside.

The smile on Ellie's face disappeared the moment she saw Alex Alex, noticing the change in Ellie's expression upon seeing him, immediately showed a displeased look Chapter 76

Mark, following Ellie's line of sight, saw Alex and politely came over to greet him. "Alex, long time no see."

Alex's gaze subtly shifted between Mark and Ellie as he perfunctorily reached out to shake Mark's hand. "When did you return to the country?" Mark replied. "Yesterday"

Thinking of the scene of Ellie leaving in Mark's car yesterday, Alex let out an ambiguous cold snort.

Ellie didn't expect Mark to actually be acquainted with Alex. She kept her head down and didn't participate in the conversation between the two After a brief exchange of pleasantries with Mark, Alex fixed his gaze on Ellie "You should have received my grandfather's call. Let's go." "No need. I'll take a taxi," Ellie said, stepping back when Alex reached for her.

She had received a call from Carlos himself during her shift, asking her to visit the Warren Manor. Since Carlos had spoken, she couldn't refuse. "Ms. Thompson, Mr. Carlos Warren has sent me to pick you up." Evan approached respectfully,

"Mark, 171 leave first," Ellie said her goodbyes to Mark and got into the car sent by Evan.

Alex looked at Evan in silence. Evan explained, "Mr. Carlos Warren was worried that Ellie wouldn't leave with you, so he sent me." Alex was at a loss for words

When Ellie arrived at the Warren Manor, Alex had just arrived as well. They entered the living room one after the other, without speaking to each other.

Following Evan, Ellie entered Carlos's study and found Alex's parents there as well. Ellie greeted the elders and was pulled to sit beside Nancy by

her.

Ellie poured tea for the elderly man "Grandpa Carlos, how have you been feeling lately"

Carlos nodded.

Todd said. Tve called you all here today to announce two things"

He turned to Alex. "Alex, listen carefully. If you agree to marry Diana obediently, you

ou will still be the heir to the Warren family?"

Alex asked, "What if I don't?

Todd said. "If you insist on being with Haley Owens, don't expect to get another cent from us."

Alex sat casually, but his tone was unprecedentedly firm. "I don't interfere with your decisions, and you have no right to interfere with what I want to do" The next moment, Carlos's cane struck Alex's back directly.

Alex winced in pain, but he still did not back down. "Tve decided to marry Haley. You can't change that, even if you hear me to death"

Ellie lowered her head, quietly listening to Alex express his deep affection for Haley. She thought that if Alex could keep his word, that would be for the best.

Todd's voice turned serious again. "As for the second matter, we have discussed it and decided. We are prepared to adopt Ellie as our daughter." "I disagree. The next second, Alex stood up abruptly.

Nancy pointed at Alex and scolded, "You want to marry Haley,

g, that's none of my business. But I adopting Ellie as a daughter is not for you to object."

Todd said. "We have already discussed this matter. As long as Ellie agrees, I will immediately divide the shares for her."

"Front now on, Ellie will be my daughter and your sister. Anyone who dares to bully her again will be at odds with the Warren Family," he added. Nancy pointed at Alex. "You good-for-nothing, listen carefully. If you dare to bully Ellie for Haley again, don't blame me for not letting it go." Alex tugged at his collar in agitation, pointed at Ellie, and shouted loudly. "She can never be my sister in this life. No maner what you say, I will never agree

Carlos, who had been silent all along, suddenly said, "Ellie, I have already consulted your parents. They said they respect your decision. Tell me, do you want to become the daughter of the Warren family?"

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Ignoring the terrifying gaze Alex was giving her. Ellie stood up