Love's Tangled Web (Alex and Ellie)

"To you, it's just breaking up with Aaron, but to me, it's all an excuse. You're hurting him! Haley, we really can't be friends Ellie said firmly.

Haley shot back, "We've known each other for so many years. Why could we talk about anything before but can't now?"

Ellie replied. "You've been with Aaron for over two years. Why was it okay for you two to be together back then but not now?

The two glared at each other and then fell into a heavy silence. Haley had no response, tears spilling down her cheeks as she turned and walked away:

"Halley!" Alex's flashy sports car screeched to a halt at the roadside, and he jumped out to chase after her.

"It's your fault!" Haley cried as she pushed Alex away. "Listen carefully, Alex. As long as Ellie doesn't forgive me, I won't have anything to do with you!" With that, she pushed Alex aside and got into her car, driving off. Alex glanced back at Ellie on the sidewalk, wishing he could shoot daggers with his eyes at her.

"What did you even say to her!" Alex grabbed Ellie as she was about to hop on the bus, his voice practically gritting through his teeth.

Ellie tried to shake free from Alex's grip, struggling for a while without success. Watching the bus slowly leave the station, she finally gave up on breaking away

She didn't have the energy to argue with him. Standing by the roadside, she let Alex hold her arm while she waited for him to keep pushing,

"Go apologize to Haley!" Alex's voice cut through the air like a warning.

Ellie met his gaze. "I didn't do anything wrong!".

His expression darkened, tightening his grip on her arm instinctively. Whether you're wrong or not, you still have to apologize!" Ellie shot back. "Why on earth should 1?!"

Alex answered through clenched jaws, "It doesn't matter why! She's upset because of you, so you owe her an apology!"

Tears of frustration welled in Ellie's eyes as she continued to fight against his grip. She stepped back, rubbing her sore arm, and stated firmly. "The one who needs to apologize is her!" The traffic light t

turned green, and Ellie in

turned to leave. Even if Haley had broken up with Aaron, she still owed him an apology.

"Ellie?" From behind, Alex grabbed her arm again "Come with me to find Haley and apologize to hert

Ellie was agitated and yanked her am free. "I told you I'm not going! Even if Aaron isn't like you, you're the third wheel. You openly took Aaron's girlfriend! You're the one in the wrong!

"It was Haley who got together with you without breaking up with Aaron first. For over a month, she wavered between the two of you, and she ended her relationship with Aaron in the most disdainful way possible. She hurt Aaron. She's the one who's wrong!" With a strong shove, Ellie pushed Alex aside and sprinted toward the road. At that moment, the yellow light flicked on, and a car sped through a red light, alarming pedestrians on both sides of the street

As people gasped in shock, Ellie froze, staring at the speeding car, momentarily forgetting to react

When Alex saw the car speeding towards Ellie, his heart nearly stopped: "Elle" he shouted.

With a sudden screech of brakes, Ellie felt herself being scooped up in his arms, Her head was buzzing from the shock, and she couldn't think straight! Alex's hold was tight, making it hard for her to breathe. "Are you bland? Can't 1

you watch where you're going?" Alex's chin rested on top of her head, his voice sluky

Held tightly in his embrace, feeling the strong beat of his bears, listening to his flustered concern, and breathing in his scent... Ellie felt like she was in a dream.

Gradually regaining her senses, Elbe broke free from Alex's grip. When she looked up into his complex eyes, she turned and walked away, acting as if nothing had happened

Alex stood frozen, watching Ellie's slender ligure fade into the distance, his chest still heaving Frustrated, he tugged at his collar and turned to head across the street to his car, only to spot Aaron waiting there.

"You're already with Haley. I hope you can keep your distance from my sister, Aaron said.

Alex let out a sarcastic snort, locking eyes with Aaron in a challenging way. Aaron, I'm really curious. Did you break up with Haley because you Enally realized the gap between you two? Or are you just afraid of what I might actually do to your sister?" 1:20 PM I 0

"bir of both, honestly. But regardless, my sister has lived with your family for over ten years. Your parents treat her like their own daughter! doubt they'd want to see you hurt her like that, Aaron replied, his tone serious.

"Are you using my parents to threaten me? Alex shot back, incredulous.

"Think what you want, Aaron said dismissively

The conversation felt tense and unpleasant, so Aaron didn't press further. At the corner ahead, he caught up to Ellie.

The siblings exchanged glances, both recognizing the struggles reflected in each other's eyes. They shared a bittersweet smile, filled with unspoken

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"Losing one crooked tree doesn't mean you've lost the whole for

forest, Ellie tried to sound casual. She wanted to reassure Aaron, but also herself

Aaron gave her a comforting look, relieved. "From today onward, there will be a long stretch where you'll have to work even harder than I do. If it gets too tough, you have to come to me, he said, with all sincerity,

Ellie nodded fiercely, her eyes watery. "Don't worry, I can handle it

Aaron's dream had always been to become a prosecutor, and now he was an assistant prosecutor. With his role as a on more work. The burden of the family nor rested heavily on Ellie's shoulders.

For Aaron's dream, for her parents better lives, and for herself, she was determined to work fiercely hard.

a public servant, he couldn't take

Right now, they were both at the bottom. No matter which way they moved, they could only go up. There was nothing to fear!

Once people get busy, time flies by. Without Alex around, Ellie slowly became more cheerful, her face brightening with smiles

Before she knew it, September rolled around, and Ellie got her desired promotion. Aaron had good news too: he became a full-fledged prosecutor. Taking a break, Ellie went shopping for some seasonal clothes and picked up a jacket for Aaron. Walking out of the mall, she caught sight of Alex's car parked just not far away.

Seeing Alex approach her, Ellie quietly stood still. It had been a while since they last met, and she realized she didn't even feel like greeting him anynkore

Suddenly, her wrist was grabbed from behind, and she had to stop in her tracks.noveldrama

In an unusually calm tone, Alex said, "Ellie, go talk to Haley, Tell her you're not mad at her"

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