Love's Tangled Web (Alex and Ellie)

Underneath an abandoned bridge several uales from the hospital, Ellie looked around fearfully. Besides the two men who had kidnapped her, a few homeless people were staring at her with predatory eyes.

Broken tents and mats were scattered messily under the bridge, likely serving as the base for these people. Those gathered here were notorious for their violent clashes, drug use, and diseases. In a place like this, even the police specially avoid it at night-no one was going to come to rescue her.

Sering two men coming at her with evil istem, Ellie fumbled behind her frantically and finally clutched a small dry twig in her hand.

As one of them leaned in close with vulgar words, she jabbed the cig hard into his eye Instantly, a stream echoed under the quiet bridge, and Ellie got up and ran

"You slut." The insults grew closer behind Elle, and suddenly, she slipped and fell to the ground. As the men slowed down and surrounded her, she was overwhelmed by a terror that felt like despair.

With trembling hands, the searched for something to defend herself. Just then, she heard a muffed grant followed by the sound of something heavy falling

When Ellie opened her eyes, she saw Alex Sighting Bercely against the group all by himself. Tears instantly welled up in her eyes, and she was shocked as he delivered a powerful blow, knocking down a thug along with a gun

Ellie gathered her courage, picked up the gun, and pulled the trigger. When she was with the Warren family, she had taken self defense classes with Alex for several years, and he had taught her mostly shooting. With a loud bang, a thig fell dowEL.

Two thugs swing sticks at Ellie, and Alex jumped in front and shickled her with his arms. She looked up and saw blood flowing quickly from forehead, turning into a stream down his face.

"Go" Ales didn't wait for Ellie to respond. He grabbed the gun and pulled her along just as they were about to take the side path, a few motorcycles came driving towards them. He quickly pulled her into the tall grass, about waist-high Behind a big tree, with one hand holding a gun around her waist and the other supporting the back of her head, he pressed her against him. "Tr okay. Don't be scared," he reassured gemily.

Ellie was trembling with fear, and Alex lowered his chin to rest on her shoulder. "As long as I'm alive, no one can touch you. Close your eyes and don't think about anything"

Ellie, caught in a whirlwind of fear and panic, obediently shat her eyes. In the darkness, Alex leaned against the tree trunk, holding her close. The only sound around was their calm breathing. Only when the angry voices faded into the distance did Alex slowly release Ellie. Seeing her pale face, he couldn't hide the concern in his eyes as he teased softly. "You're such a scaredy-cal," Alex's voice was rough, but his touch was surprisingly gentle as he wiped away Ellie's tears. Are you still going to keep treating me like a stranger!" he asked, his voice softer than he realized Ellie lowered her gaze and stayed silent, her tears flowing even more

"Hop on," Alex said, crouching down to give Ellie a piggyback ride.

Ellie rugged at him to get up. "You're hurt. I can walk by myself, she insisted.

Alex gently tapped Ellie's ankle. "Hop on. If you walk barefoot, you'll end up hurting your fee

Ellie looked down and noticed she was missing a shoe.

Then, Alex carried Ellie on his back and got them out of there. To avoid getting chased and retaliated against by those guys, he took her to a nearby

100el

With only one room left, he insisted on using his ID to book it. Once inside, he checked the room thoroughly, making sure to lock the doors and vindows tight

Sit down and let me take a look at your foot, Alex said, pushing Ellie to sit on the bed's edge. He knelt on the floor, took off her dirty sock, and rumbled. "This place isn't right for you. You're coming home with me tomorrow, Working so hard for just that bit of money a month. Am I not providing for you? Do you realize how serious the consequences would have been if

hadn't been there tonight? You're so reckless, the only skill you have is acting sough with me, just now-"

dex's voice was abruptly cut off. The next moment, without any warming, he fell into Ellie's armis

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Elle laid him down on the bed, her heart sinking at the sight of dried blood covering half his face. Tears streamed down her cheeks uncontrollably,

She grabbed her phone and sent a request to the front desk for some medical supplies. Then, kneeling beside him, she began to clean the wound on Alex's forchrad

She thought about how Alex had risked his life in save her from those thigs; how he held her close and reassured her that as long as he was alive. no one would harm her, and how he kept carrying her despite bleeding, even when his steps were unsteady. Ellie couldn't stop herself from crying out loud. Trying to completely forget someone she loved was like quitting smoking there were no shortcuts, only the need to endure. She was doing fine, but why did he have to come here and disturb her heart again!

In the middle of the night, Alex woke up feeling disoriented with a splitting headache. When he saw Ellie sleeping with her head on the side of the bed, his pained look softened.

Despite the headache, be carefully got out of bed, picked her up, and gently laid her on it. After checking the injury on her foot, he headed for the

shower.

Alex took a quick shower and came out wearing a white bathrobe, only to find Ellie restless in her sleep. Sitting on the edge of the bed, he leaned over, supporting himself with one hand, and looked down at her pale face Noticing Ellie's furrowed brows as she slept, Alex couldn't help reaching out to gently touch her forehead. "What's worrying you so much? Is it mel he wondered aloud.

He softly ran his fingers over her cheek, his expression revealing his feelings were no longer simple. With one hand braced beside her, he leaned in slowly. His warm breath hovered near her lips for a long time before he suddenly pulled back

Alex went to the couch outside and in a cigarette as he lay down, Just then, he heard some noise at the door. He glanced at the clock-it was just past 4 AM, and his eyes became cautious. He put out his cigarette and got up as the knocking on the door became louder. "Who is it?" Alex stood by the door. The person outside stayed silent, continuing to knock. Alex tidied his bathrobe slightly and suddenly swang open the door

"Surprise." Haley grinned.

"What are you doing here!" Alex instinctively looked back towards the bedroom.

Haley followed his gaze and immediately noticed a woman's coat on the soda. She knew it very well. It was the coat Aaron had bought for Ellie for her birthday. At that time. Haley and Aaron hadn't broken up yet, and she had helped Aaron choose that coul

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