Love's Tangled Web (Alex and Ellie)

As soon as Nancy stepped into the hall, chaos erupted. Haley stared in disbelief as Nancy walked toward her, nervously taking a step behind Alex for

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Ellie hadn't expected Nancy to show up. Watching the scene unfold, she opened her mouth but fraze in place.

"Ellie!" Alex gripped Ellie's arm, a look of anger on his face. I warned you not to play any tricks!"

Elhe knew Alex was mistaking Nancy for someone she'd called over. She forced a smile and chose not to explain.

Nancy pushed Alex aside and pulled Ellie's hand, standing bolly in front of the crowd. "It's true that I have a daughter, but since when do I have a daughter-in-law named Haley"" Nancy's words sent shockwaves through the room. Haley's face turned pale, her eyes pleading with Alex for help.

Alex's eyebrows furrowed in annoyance. "Mom, what are you talking abouth":

Nancy turned to face him. "Elhe is my daughter, and she's your sister!"

Alex shot back. "She's not!"

Nancy continued, "Your fiancee is Diana, and your engagement has nothing to do with the Owens family!"

Alex clenched Haley's hand ughtly, raising it for everyone to see the engagement ring on her finger. "I'm marrying Haley, and nothing you do will change that!"

Once again, the room was thrown into chaos, flashbulbs popping as reporters shouted questions in rapid succession

Ellie quietly stood beside Nancy, letting Nancy hold her hand as she listened to Alex's firm declaration to Haley.

Nancy shot a herce glare at her son. If you insist on being with a whore, don't take me as your mother anymore!"

Alles was left speechless, his anger simmering

Haley stood by Alex, her expression turning ashen. She squeezed her fists tightly at her sides, her nails digging into her skin in frustration.

She would rather cut ties with her own son than let me into the Warren family!" Haley thought bitterly.

Nancy turned to Haley, her voice dripping with challenge. "Haley, let me be clear if you dare to hurt my daughter again in any way, I will make sure you regret it even if I get my hands dirty!" Haley, trying to hold her ground, shot back. "I can accept any misunderstanding you have about me, but can't you at least show in

some respect for

Nancy laughed coldly. "Respect Respect him for bringing home a piece of trash like you?!"

Haley paled at Nancy's words, completely at a loss for words,

"You think you can get into the Warren family? Not unless I'm dead!" With that, Nancy took Ellie's hand and, flanked by bodyguards, made her exit as the crowd erupted into more tha Seeing her plans unraveling. Haley panicked and protested, "Alex, how can your mom be so unfair??

Alex turned to his team, commanding. "Seal off all exits. Confiscate and check all reporters' devices, and take everyone to the third floor for a little chat." He then swiftly led Haley out through a different exit.

Two days later, Ellic awoke to Aaron's call early in the morning. He told her that his workplace had confined he'd be back to work after Thanksgiving Finally, the weight that had been lunging in the air lifted from her chest.

Tomorrow was Thanksgiving, and Aaron was going home to pick up their parents. Ellie stayed behind to clean up and prepare for the holiday. Once her parents arrived, she would have a serious discussion with them and Aaron about joining the Warren family. This time, thanks to Alex's parents, she and Aaron had managed to dodge the storm that was brewing. She realized she could no longer keep avooding it was time to Iram how to use the resistances around her and leverage her situation. Haley had made a complete mess of things; not only had she ruined her own reputation but she had also dragged the Owens family business into

turmoil. People like her never reflect on their mistakes, they'd only think of ways to retaliate.

Relying on the influence and status of the Warren family for protection was Ellie's only option right now. If she couldn't avoid this, then she needed to face it head-on.

Ellir placed her newly bought slippers on the shoe rack and went to prepare dinner for her parents. She didn't want to think about anything else for now; she just wanted to enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday with her family.

I was Thanksgiving, and around noon, Alex received a call from Haley to rush to the hospital. When he arrived, Haley was in a complete

meltdown

Inside the hospital room, everything that could be thrown had been hurled around, leaving a mess everywhere. The moment Haley saw Alex walk in, she abruptly stopped crying

The nurse beside her and Haley's mother finally breathed a sigh of relief

Annoyed. Alex Licked aside the measurement device blocking his path and approached the bedside. "When you made your choice, you should have anticipated all the possible outcomes, What's the point of throwing a tantrum now that things are like this?" With her hair a total disaster, Haley sobbed, "Alex, do you hate me too! Even if you helped erase the negative comments about me online, I've still ruined my reputation!

"My dad's company is suffering because of this! Tim your fiancée, so why does your mom protect outsiders but not me!

Seeing that Alex wasn't saying anything. Haley continued to cry, "Your mom said such awful things about me at the press conference! She won't even acknowledge me as her daughter-in-law! How am I supposed to face anyone out there?

"Just leave! Forget that I almost died saving you! Consider that necklace as my last wish, and I won't return it. I don't want to drag you down anymore-just let me deal with this on my own!"

After saying that, Haley buried her face in the bed and cried uncontrollably.

Alex frowned deeply, staring at Haley with a flicker of uncertainty in his eyes before suddenly turning to leave.

Haley's mother chased him to the elevator. "Please don't be angry with Haley, she's under a lot of stress! Her depression is worse than before. The doctors said she couldn't handle any more shock. Just try to comfort her"

"It's Thanksgiving. I'll go buy her something and come back to keep her company," Alex replied, stepping into the elevator with irritation.

Haley stood at the doorway, watching her mom come back, and hurriedly asked, "Mom, what did he uy?"

Haley's mom led her back into the room and closed the door behind them. "He said he's going to get you something and will be bark later"

Even with tears still in her eyes, Haley felt a smile creeping up on her lips. She thought, Nancy, so what if you don't approve of me being with your son! Hr's still hanging around me every day!

He doesn't even go home for Thanksgiving and insists on staying at the hospital with me! So what if you took Ellie in as a daughter? The moment step imo the Warren family, I won't let her of the hook that easy! You won't get to relax either, you old hag Evening at Ellie's Apartment

"Morn, you should take a break. I can handle this alone," Ellie said,noveldrama

In the kitchen, Ellie was busy preparing Thanksgiving dinner. When she saw her mom coming in to help, she gently pushed her back to the living room to keep her dad company.

Just then, the doorbell rang-

"Aaron mun be back with the turkey go get it Ellie cheerfully called.

She opened the door and instantly froze when she saw Alex standing there.