Love's Tangled Web (Alex and Ellie)

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In the new home Alex prepared after getting engaged to Haley, she saw Alex coming through the door and burst into tears, throwing herself into his arms.

Alex subtly pushed her away. Haley, pushed away by Alex, looked visibly upset and crouched down to get his slippers.

"I'll do it myself." Alex said, bending over to change into slippers and heading straight to the balcony in the living room to close the window,

Haley came over to Ales, holding back her tears. "Alex," she said, Ethan was in an accident a week ago. He-

"I know, so just get to the no

point." Alex lit a cigarette.

Haley was surprised. "How do you know

Ethan had a car accident from drunk driving a week ago. Her parents went to great lengths to keep it quiet, even their relatives were unaware, Haley thought. 'How does Alex know?"

Alex flicked his cigarette ash and looked at Haley. "Here is Jaslars,"

"So, you knew Ethan was in trouble and you acted like you didn't know all along?" Italy's eyes were red as she stared at Alex in disbelief.

Alex didn't say anything, admitting her accusation silently. Haleys eyes, full of changing emotions, were locked on Alex.

She could sense that Alex was getting more and more impatient with her.

Ever since Alex had vanished without a reason a few days before he welcome home party, he hadn't seen her much.

If he knew the collarbone chain she held was Ellie's, he would leave without a moment's hesitation

She couldn't really explain why. Initially, being with Alex satisfe her vanity, and even though she knew Alex was troublesome and unpredictable, someone she couldn't manage he just couldn't stay away. She just couldn't leave him. Suppressing her discomfort, Haley cautiously said, "Alex, the police have transferred the case to the prosecution, but it ended up on Aaron's desk."

Haley held Alex's hand, her voice shaky with tears. "Alex, you know ever since I broke up with Aaron and got family has always held a grudge against me. You have to help me or Ethan is finished"

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Alex said, "Back then, you saved me, and I promised to take responsibility for you. No one else matters to me."

Haley slowly let go of Alex's hand. Persistent, she asked, "Can't you help Ethan just this once, considering I saved your life back then!"

Alex stood on the balcony by the floor-to-ceiling window, turning his back to Haley, "Ethan was driving drunk in a night market, crashing into five or six stalls, killing two instantly and seriously injuring three others."

Alex said, "Even though your family acted quickly to keep things quiet, a hit-and-run while drunk driving that causes death is enough to get Ethan sentenced to more than seven years."

Alex continued, "He didn't stop to call the police or try to fix it; instead, he backed up intentionally and hit someone again, killing one person and injuring two others. That's intentional murder!"

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Haley cried and pleaded, "That's why I'm begging you to save him!"

Alex turned to face Haley, looking very serious. "How can I save him?"

Haley insisted. "If you want to save him, you can!"

Alex stood on the balcony, hands in his suit pockets, looking down at Haley.

Alex just stared at her silently, and Haley started to feel nervous

She said, "My parents pulled strings to get Ethan a 'psychological disorder diagnosis: If we can get Aaron to turn a blind eye and not be too strict, the murder charge won't stick. The rest is easy for you, I know you c can do it "I can't help!" Alex spoke in a cold and detached manner. Haley was left speechless by Alex's words.

After a long pause, Haley finally said, "Alex, how can you say something like that? We're engaged, so we're partners, family. My problems are your problems. Now that Ethan's in trouble, is it right for you to help?" Alex replied. "I was with you because you once saved me. I'm only responsible to you, not your family

Haley couldn't believe what she was hearing. Alex could really separate things so clearly in his mind.

Haley said, "Alex, I almost lost my life saving you, and I even got depression just to be with you. I've never asked you for anything except this one time. Is it really that hard?"

Haley cried her heart out. "Please, I'm begging you, Alex. I'm afraid my parents are still waiting to hear back from me!"

really want my help?

Alex looked down. "Do you rea

Haley pleaded. I'm begging you!"

Alex said, "Til help you, but I have conditions."

Seeing Alex relent, Haley eagerly nodded. "I'll agree to any condition as long as you can save Ethan!"

After a moment of silence, Alex finally spoke, "Do you remember when you saved me and took that hit for me?"

When Alex suddenly mentioned the rescue, Haley lowered her head in guilt. I told you. I was really sick and don't remember much

Alex said, "That injection is a toxin that ruins the human reproductive system. Once injected, a person can never have kids for the rest of their life, no matter if they are male or female,"

Haley's pupils shrank drastically. She thought, "If this is true, the Ellie can never have children in her lifetime. It's truly poetic justice!

Alex said, "There are so many ways I could repay you. It doesn't have to mean being with you. The reason I'm doing this is because I'm worried your future marriage won't be happy. "When I said no children, it's also because I feared you'd be upser knowing you can't have any."

"Alex, since you know how much I've sacrificed for you, shouldn you make it up to me?"

Haley took the chance to speak, "Because of you, I something happen to Ethan again!" have children for the rest of my life. Can you really stand to se

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Their eyes met. Alex said. "Haley, you better not try to guilt-trip the. I'm giving you two choices. Either I stick by you completely, or we break up and I promise your brother will stay safe!"

"No way!" Haley understood Alex's plan and erupted. "How can you use something like this to pressure me to break up? How can you be so mean?"

Alex said, "Did I ever say I was a nice guy?

"If you agree, I'll pay all the expenses for the victims families, including burial costs, and also give you some money. I'll protect Ethan's life, and we'll break up, and then we're done with each other Think it over carefully. Once you've made up your mind, call me"

After Alex finished speaking, he left the new room.

With the door closing behind her, Haley collapsed weakly onto the floor

He was in such a rush to break up with her, only wanting a reason to openly get closer to that lousy woman Ellie, wanting to be with her without any worries.

She had already broken up with Aaron; she was not going to let go of Alex

No matter who she lost to, she couldn't lose to a lowly girl from poor village.

Ellie had a restless night and got up early. As she walked downstairs to get a glass of water, she saw Alex coming back from outside.

He left her room around two in the morning, and he returned before it was even six.

She thought his running around instead of sleeping in the middle of the night seemed a little strange

Seeing Alex heading towards her. Ellie turned towards the kitchen to get some water.

Alex approached the dining room door, his tired eyes focused on Ellie. "You stayed up so late last night, why not sleep a bit longer?

Ellie turned around. "You were just with your wife a few hours ago. Are you sure she's okay with you coming back this soon?"