Love's Tangled Web (Alex and Ellie) novel Chapter 149

Chapter 149 

Beneath the rainy sky, Ellie watched as Alex, holding a sharp dagger, carefully carved away 

y the skin where the tattoo lay. He used all his strength, each stroke scraping down to the home. 

Blood poured from the wounds, mixing with the rain, making the bright red color even more vivid. She didn’t intervene or say a word, her face was like when she saw him carve Haley’s name onto his ring finger. 

Back then, her beam was full of pain, but now she felt only numbness. With a clatter, the bloody dagger fell into the puddle forming beneath Alex’s teet, turning the already red water into an even brighter shade 

As she watched Alex, whose arm shook from pain, she saw him cautiously approach her, his eyes red with emotion. 

Ellie spoke. “Even if you erase the surface, that tattoo on your ring finger has become part of you. Unless you die, you will never get rid of it Just like the debt you owe me; unless you’re dead, you will never repay it in this lifetime” 

“Do you hate me!” Alex stopped in front of Ellic, looking into her eyes. When Ellie stayed silent, Alex, ignoring his pain, grabbed her shoulders tightly, asking again. “Ellie, do you hate me?” 

Ellie looked into the depths of Alex’s soul By the overpass, they stood in the rain, staring at each other for a long time. Finally. Ellie replied calmly, You are not worthy of my hate.” 

At that moment, Alex completely collapsed. Tears mingled with rain as they streamed down his face; he struggled to control himself, loosening his hold on Ellie’s shoulders only to tighten it again in a frantic cycle. 

Ellie remained still, her gaze cold as she looked at him. Finally, Alex let go. They stood side by side on the overpass, both looking down covered river below 

at the f 

“Tadmat. I have hun you more than once for Haley’s sake, and I spoke cruelly to your parents–I deserve every bit of punishment.” Alex finally found his voke 

e a chance to make thi 

His face turned dull as he looked at Ellie, his quiet tone full of desperation. “Ellie, give me Ellie looked away, her expression indifferent as she faced Alex, asking. “Are you sure you want to make things right?” 

things right.” 

With tear–filled eyes, Alex fervently nodded. “As long as you allow it, I will d 

do anything you want.” 

fog- 

“Are you really sure?” Ellie pressed. 

Alex replied, “If you doubt me, I call swear to the heavens. 

“Then Herg you, from that moment on, do not come before me again, Ellie declared, instantly freezing all expression from Alex’s face. 

“I don’t want to ser you again; even if we meet in the future, please stay away from me don’t come any closer.” 

“I can’t do thart” Alex suddenly shouted, the pain in his voice clear against the unending rain. The thought of such a separation felt worse than death 

Ellie let out a cold laugh. Her voice slufted from calmness to strong resolve. “So, Haley was right; the most sellish person is you. 

“You an solely on your desires, completely ignoring the feelings of others; you don’t know what respect is, nor how to truly love anyone. You only loveyourrit 

As she turned her bark on him, Alex, feeling d 

“Don’t pretend in feels 

I sorry, saying you 

want to make up 

for things. Yo 

You can’t do it with that, Ellie pushed past Alex and walked away. desperate, lunged forward recklessly to hug her tightly once more. “I can change.” 

will become the jetson ytarodice loved” 

me that you don’t like. I 

was mullled against her skin as he sobbed uncontrollably. “Please don’t ignore me.” 

His breath was heavy as he buried his face into the crook of Ellie’s neck. “I will listen to you and change everything about me 

“Ellie, give me this chance: I promise I will suured Alex’s voice w He begged her, “Ellir, you can’t leave me 

Talready told you, the person I once loved is long gone. Ellie forcefully pulled away from his embrace. 

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Chapter 149 

Seeing Alex’s pained expression, Ellie spoke flatly, “I know I may not have your smarts, your good upbringing, and I don’t have your cleverness or 

mithlessness. 

“But my dad has passed away: no one is left relying on me for money for his medicine or care. I’m not scared of losing my job anymore.” 

“If you keep disturbing my life. I can step away without hesitation–death will mean nothing” With that, Ellie left without looking back. 

Alex’s outstretched hand hesitated in mid–air, frozen, as he lost his courage to touch her. He wanted to hold her tight and never let go, yet he didn’t 

dare anymore. 

The sky poured rain fiercely. He stood there, watching Ellie’s silhouette disappear into the distance, his heart breaking as he called out her name in despair. 

Time moved into the depths of winter. A month had passed since Harold’s death, and Joanna had moved into Jaslands to be with her children. Ellie kept her medical results clear, Joanna cried softly for several nights, slowly accepting the harsh truth. Aaron stayed silent; he wanted to comfort her but didn’t know what to say