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With Lacey’s company, Ellie’s mood improved significantly.
Two days later, Nancy arrived in Ameria, preparing to stay at the hospital to take care of Ellie
Although Ellie had been refusing Nancy’s companionship, Nancy insisted on staying, not leaving until the day Ellie was ready to be discharged with her bandages removed.
As the doctor removed all the bandages from Ellie’s face, the startling scars on her face were revealed to everyone.
Elbe reached for a mirror, but Lacey took it first. Lacey had the mirror behind her back, shaking her head with tears in her eyes. “Ellie, don’t look
Ellie smiled bravely, “It’s okay, let me see what I look like now
Nancy held Ellie’s hand and persuaded her, “Ellie, I’ll find the best doctors for you. I promise you’ll be as beautiful as before.”
Nancy, I am a doctor. Don’t worry y about me.” Ellie’s maturity even made the doctor who removed her bandages feel heartache
After being discharged. Ellie insisted on returning to work at the hospital. It took her a great deal of effort to persuade Nancy and Lacey to board the plane
Ellie bought herself a fisherman’s hat and a pair of sunglasses. Whether outdoors or at work, she always wore a mask.
Afraid that her facial scars would frighten her colleagues, Ellie would go to the cafeteria to get food and then eat alone in a corner
In this way: Ellie gritted her teeth and persevered with strength.
Hotel
Late at night, Alex went to the private entertainment club inside the Earl Ho
In Layton’s private room. Layton and Alex each occupied one side of the sofa.
Alex kept drinking, while Layton kept advising him, “Alex, you’ve secretly gone in see Ellie, too. You know the truth of the matter better than anyone. Since you’ve decided to protect Haley, it means you’ve already made your choice!
Layton paused for a moment. “Now that you’ve chosen to continue with Haley, stay away from Ellie in the future. It’s better for everyone. It’s sime for you to be a responsible man”
“It’s time to end this!” Alex tilted his head back and drained the glass of red wine
Hearing a knock on the door, Layton got up, Sering Haley coming to find Alex, he left without hesitation.
Haley was provoked by Layton’s disdainful look. She came to Alex and snatched the glass from his hand. “Alex, how many times have I told you not to get too close to Layton! Did you see his attitude when he saw me?”
Alex, with a headache, pinched the bridge of his nose. He leaned back against the sofa and closed his eyes to rest.
Seeing Alex silent, Haley controlled her emotions and sat beside him. “Alex, your parents kicked us out, that’s fine, but why did they hold a press conference saying that I’m not engaged to you, that your fiancee is still Diana Grant What do they mean?”
Alex, with his eyes closed, spoke in an irritated tone. “Haley, you can’t have everything. You know very well what you’ve done. Do I need to remind your
Haley slowly stood up, looking down at Alex. “Alex, what are you talking about? You clearly promised me you wouldn’t pursue it
“On the condition that you’re well–behaved. Alex opened his eyes and sat up straight. “Whether it’s who I befriend or what my parents do, you have no right to judge!”
“I didn’t want to bring this up, but you forced me to do
do it” Haley also goi mad and raised her voice.
“When your parents kicked me out, you did take me to the new house. But you left me there alone, never going there. What do you mean by that?”
she asked.
Alex slowly y got up and looked Haley in the eye. “I didn’t expect you to have such a dark side. I need time to adjust”
“So, you still care that I hurt Ellier Haley, with red eyes, spoke in anger. “You allow her to hit me, but you can’t accept me hitting her.”
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“Alex, don’t forget it was you two she left
two being caught in a hotel room that made me lose my mind. You’re the ones in the wrong” Haley finished, crying as
Haley had just returned to the Owens family when her father slapped her hard across the face. “You
Haley was stunned by the blow. She covered her face and hid beside her mother. “Dad, why did you hit me?“
Her father said, “It’s one thing to fight over jealousy, but why did you have to hit the adopted daughter of the Warren family!”
Haley’s mother added, “Yes, Haley. The Warren Family not only told the media that you have no relationship with Alex, but they’ve also severed all cooperation with us”
“Your father and I personally visited the Warren Manor to see them, but we were berated by Alex’s mother and not even allowed to enter the door. How could you be so foolish?” She kept sighing.
“Can you blame me? Ellie has been constantly seducing Alex!” Haley, covering her face, cried out in grievance. “Alex is still angry with me; I’m already stressed enough. Can you please stop talking about it
Haley’s mother said, “I told you from the beginning, you just need to please Alex, not worry about the others in the Warren family”
e few men who TEC faithful in the world of the wealthy. Even if you want to deal with Alex’s other women, you must first become his wife!
“There are few men she added.
I know what to do, Haley said with a fierce glint in her eyes. She named and left the house.
“Dad, Mom, I know
Late at night, after receiving a test message from Haley, Alex rushed back to the new house at top speed.
When he pushed open the bathroom door, a strong smell of blood hit him. Haley lay in the bathtub, stained red with blood, and beside the bathtub on the floor was a bloodied blade.
“Haley!” Alex turned and wrapped Haley with a bath towel, lifting her out of the bathtub
Haley weakly opened her eyes. “Alex, you’ve finally come home.”
“Don’t talk, I’m taking
g you to the hospital!” Alex rushed Haley to the hospital at the fastest speed.
Upon hearing the doctor say that he had brought Haley in time and that she was out of danger, Alex finally let out a sigh of relief
In the hospital room, Haley slowly regained consciousness. She looked at Alex by her bedside and weakly said, “Alex, I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to force you to come home this way!”
“I don’t know what’s wrong with me. When I’m alone at home, I can’t help but think a lot. I feel terrible. I wanted to jump from the building, but I didn’t dare. So I just, just her voice trailed off.
What Haley said were the most obvious signs of depression, and the more Alex listened, the more his brows furrowed
After a long silence, Alex bent down, took Haley’s hand, and carefully wiped away her tears. “Don’t think about it. When you’re discharged, I’ll take you abroad to clear your mind.”
Time flew by and Thanksgiving arrived, with Ellie returning to the country as planned
Wanting to surprise Aaron, Ellie didn’t inform him in advance that she was back.
Although the scars on her face had healed quite well, she still wasn’t taking any chances and continued to wear a fisherman’s hat and a mask for sun protection
Ellie stood by the roadside hailing a taxi when Lacey called. Ellie put down her luggage to answer the call, and before she could say much, a middle–aged man approached. “Miss, please move; you’re blocking the car door”
“Sorry, I’m leaving right away” Ellie turned to pull her suitcase and saw Haley affectionately looping her arm through Alex’s, standing right in front of her.
Ellie looked at the couple, resplendent and bright, and stepped back, pulling her suitcase with her
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Even with Elle wearing a fisherman’s hat and a mask, Haley recognized her instantly. “Elle”
“Get in the car” Alex acted as if he hadn’t seen Ellie, leading Haley past her. He personally opened the car door for Haley and gently reminded her “Be careful not to hit your head”
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