Chapter 119
Elbe’s eyes briefly met Alex’s, but she quickly turned her gaze away, her expression neutral.
No matter how bad a man was, once he fell in love with a woman, he would unknowingly change for her, whether for the better or worse.
To be with Haley, Alex had lowered his pride and pursued her. Now that Haley was the one initiating the breakup, he refused her so firmly, his face contorted with pain.
Alex, so proud and high–strung, had truly shattered his own pride for Haley.
Though Elle felt a pang of sympathy, she was glad to see her own heart as calm as still water.
When Haley saw Nancy approach with a dark expression, she forced herself to speak. “Mrs. Warren, please have a seat
Nancy turned her head, casting Alex a scathing glare before the addressed Haley, her voice cold. “Stop putting on an act in front of me. I know you wish nothing more than for me to drop dead”
“Mrs. Warren, I don’t.” Haley responded, lowering her head, guilt washing over her.
Nancy’s tone shifted, laced with disdain. “Haley, back then, I didn’t know what kind of person you were. I genuinely hoped things would work our between you and Alex. But what do I find out now?
I got together with Alex while still in a n
“You’ve been secretly dating Aaron for three years, and on top of that, you g
a relationship with Aaron.
“No. Mrs. Warren, by the time I started seeing Alex, I had already broken up with Aaron, Haley quickly explained, glancing at Ellie, her eyes filled with bitterness.
Nancy couldn’t hide her disgust, her tone dripping with sarcasm. “I don’t have time for your past messes. What I can’t tolerate is how you treated Ellie. What you did to her in Ameria Because of that, you’ll never marry Alex, not in this lifetime.”
Haley looked at Alex, hoping for some support, but Alex’s gaze remained fixed on Ellie, his expression distant and lost in thought.
Haley’s face flushed with embarrassment, her voice rising in desperation. “Mrs. Warren, you can’t treat me like this! Alex knows everything. He forgave me. So why do you keep bringing up this one thing?”
“As long as I’m alive, I run this house, Nancy responded firmly.
She wasn’t willing to waste another moment on Haley. “Didn’t you say you were breaking up with Alex? You broke things off with Aaron before, and now you want to break up with Alex? Just turn around and leave. I promise Alex won’t bother you anymore.
Haley opened her mouth, but Nancy’s words cut her off, leaving her speechless.
Upon seeing Alex’s indifference, Haley’s eyes welled up, and without saying another word, she stormed out of the room, walking as quickly as she could.
The moment Haley left, Nancy spun around and slapped. Alex across the fr
face
Slap! The sharp sound of the slap echoed throughout the room, bouncing off the walls,
Alex reached up to touch his cheek, about to say something, but when he saw Ellie’s detached expression, he bit down on his words and remained silent
Nancy jabbed a finger at Alex’s forehead, seething with anger. “I really don’t understand how you
you can be my son”
She continued, her voice bitter. There are so many good girls you could’ve chosen, and yet you pick Haley, that bitch. Should I get you a new pair of eyes so you can see clearly?”
“Say something!” Nancy demanded when Alex still didn’t speak, and she slapped him on the head again.
Ellic, watching as Alex was scolded and slapped by his mother, quietly murmured, “Mom, you two take your time. I’ll head to work?
She turned and walked out of the room, gently closing the door behind her.
Breakups were always a one–sided decision.
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Haley had caused such a scene because she wanted to take a step back and regain control over Ales.
And of course, Alex had fallen right into her trap.
Indeed, in the world of emotions, there was no logic to follow. Love and hate were clear, but everything in between was a muddled mess.
“Ellie, wan Haley called out as she clicked her heels toward the elevator.
Hey thack makeup couldn’t hide the redness and puffiness around her eyes. Ellie paused.
Haley’s voice dripped with venom. “Did you hear me tell Alex I wanted to break up! Are you happy about that?”
Ellie merely tugged at the corner of her lips, offering no response.
Haley, sering Ellie’s silence, her eyes filled with malice, sneered. “Are you pleased to see Alex’s mom treat me like that?”
Ellie lified
I her eyelids to glance at Haley, but she still didn’t sprak
Haley stepped closer to Ellie, her voice low enough for only the two of them to hear, gritting her teeth as she said, “You saw it earlier, didn’t you?
“Alex loves me. Even if I told him I wanted to break up, and even if his mother tries to stop him, he won’t leave me.”
Haley paused for a moment before adding, “Alex already told me. Saving Aaron was just an accident. He promised me that if anything happens to Ethan this time, he won’t let you two get away with it
Ellie suddenly spoke up, her voice cutting through Haley’s taunts. “Haley, remember that necklace I gave you? You didn’t want it back then, but did you steal it later!”
Haley froze, her expression faltering for a second before she quickly denied it. “I’m the daughter of the Owens family. What kind of jewelry haven’t 1 seen? Why would I steal your things!”
Ellie kept her gaze fixed on Haley, analyzing her every reaction.
Haley, growing defensive, couldn’t help but raise her voice. “You, some poor country girl, begged me to take it. I didn’t want it then, and now you’re accusing me of stealing it?”
Ellie remained calm, her tone indifferent. “No need to get worked up, I was just asking” The elevator doors opened, and Ellie turned and stepped inside.
Haley’s eyes widened in shock, watching the doors slowly close,
as if all her
It felt as if all her energy had drained away in that instant. She leaned weakly–against the wall, breathing heavily.
Years ago, when Ellie had given her the necklace, Haley had refused it, saying it was a men’s style. But when she left later, she suddenly thought it looked special and had slipped it into her pocket without a second thought.
Everything happens for a reason. Tam destined to be Alex’s wife, destined for wealth and fortune, she thought to herself.
Three days later, Alex was discharged from the hospital before his stitches were even removed.
That evening, when Ellie came back from work. Nancy caught her at the stairwell. “Ellie, that bastard somehow pissed off the family doctor and sent him packing Can you change his bandages for him later!”
Stunned for a moment, Ellie then agreed to change Alex’s bandages for Nancy later that night. She returned to her room, got busy with her own things, and planned to see Alex after she finished resting
When she saw the door slightly ajar, Ellie walked in
Standing at the bedroom door, she saw Alex lying on the bed in a dark–colored silk nightshirt, his eyes closed, sprawled out across the bed.
Her gaze fell on the pink medical kit next to him, and Ellie couldn’t help but twitch the corner of her lips.
“Undo the button on your shirt, or you can just lift it up yourself,” Ellie said, glancing at the video playing on the phone in Alex’s hand without giving him any obvious indication
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Seem Ales lay there unming. Elle frowned. Til count to three. If you don’t open your eyes. you can change the bandages yourself”
Alex, seemingly imitated, suddenly sat up straight in bed. His eyes lockeid onto Ellie’s, filled with resentment. “How am I supposed to undo the
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