Love's Tangled Web (Alex and Ellie) novel Chapter 178

Chapter 178 

The car slowly pulled out of the Warren estate. Aaron couldn’t help but ask, “Uncle, why do you say the Warren family’s affairs are the Thompson 

Lanuly’s affairs ton” 

Jason wore a serious expression as he murmured. “My return was made possible because Nathan, the eldest heir of the Warren family, sacrificed everything for it 

Aaron fell silent for the rest of the ride. 

Years ago, Ellic, being young and inexperienced, nearly drowned while trying to save someone. Harold ended up losing a leg in the attempt, leaving him disabled. Suddenly, all the burdens fell onto their illiterate mother, Joanni 

To make matters worse, their grandfather passed away, and one of his army buddies, Carlos, came to pay his respects. Seeing their difficult situation he couldn’t just stand by and offered them help 

For the sake of Aaron and Ellie’s education, Joanna made the tough choice to let Carlos take Ellie away, and she ended up living with the Warren Lamily for over ten years. 

But what no one expected was that the person Ellie had saved that day turned out to be Alex! And tragically, it was because of Alex that Harold lost ha lide. 

Once, the goodwill of their elders didn’t yield any positive results, and the Thompson and Warren families ended up in a terrible situation. 

As if all of this wasn’t shocking enough, it got even weirder when Jason and Nathan turned out to be comrades–in–arms! Not only that, but Nathan also lost his life trying to save Jason in a plane crash! What kind of twisted fate was this? 

Upon returning to the Thompson residence, Jason took Whitney with him to the 

family in Lunaville. 

A few days later, Alex returned home from his trip abroad and rushed back to the Warren Manor 

As he opened the door to his parents‘ room, he saw Nancy sitting cross–legged on the couch, her folded military uniform and some men’s personal items. 

er hair a tangle 

a tangled mess. In front of her lay a 

neatly 

Alex’s breath caught in his throat 

“Mom,” he said, not realizing his eyes were already red. He squatted beside Nancy, carefully reaching out to touch the military uniform. “Alex, your brother he’ll never come back!” Nancy’s eyes were swollen from crying, she looked completely worn out after just a few days. Alex lowered his head, clenching his jaw in silence. A few years ago, when the Department of Defense announced his brother’s sacrifice, it shocked everyone in the Warren family and sent shockwaves through the entire clite circle of Jaslands. 

After the initial grief, the Warrens held onto a sliver of hope! Because all they received was a death notification, and the military sealed off all information–no updates about him, living or dead! 

But now, that last but of hope had shattered completely! There would be no more fantasies! 

Nancy hugged the uniform tightly, her voice trembling. “Alex, if you could be half as good as your brother, the Warren family wouldn’t be in such a 

Alex gripped the edge of the couch, his hands slowly tightening. He kept his head down, his expression hidden, squatting there in silence for what 

Finally, after an unknown amount of time, Alex shifted his numb legs and stood up. “Mom, I’ll do my best. I won’t let anyone down again! You should take care of yourself, I’m going upstairs now.” 

As he reached the doorway. Nancy’s voice called out again, “Alex, y You should close one and get married soon. Im not old–fashioned, but you know that thing is not good for your health” 

. your dad and I have picked out a a few wo 

women suitable for an arranged marriage. 

Conduct Alex made his way upstairs. 

“Who’s been in my roomer Upon entering his bedroom, he immediately found his rubber doll was missing! 

The butler stood in the hallway, visibly shaken. “Young Master, it was Madam who told me to throw it away” 

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Alex exploded, “Throw it where?!” 

The butler quickly replied. “Madam told me to toss it at the garbage station, but I thought you might need it urgently, so I secretly put it in the 

storage. 

Before the butler could finish, Alex had already dashed to the staircase. 

In the living room on the first floor, the butler approached Nancy, “Madam, should we get a psychologist for young master?” 

Nancy frowned, “Let him retrieve it and make do for now. We need to find him a woman to marry, fast 

It was deep into the night at the second–floor study of the Warren Manor. Alex stood by the floor–to–ceiling windows, wearing dark pajamas 

On the screen behind him, Barry was frowning and speaking. “Jason isn’t just Aaron’s uncle, he’s also Nathan’s comrade. And he married Whitney from the York family years ago. They’re currently living at the Thompson residence in the West Suburbs, Number Seven” 

As the video call ended. Alex remained still at the window. Inside, his heart felt as dark as the endless night, with no light in sight. 

He picked up his phone and opened the chat with Nancy. Their last conversation had been over two weeks ago when he had asked her for a gift. 

A few minutes later, in his master bedroom, Alex leaned against the wall, holding a half–burned cigarette. His gaze was lost, fixated on the rubber doll he had dressed up on the bed, his brow furrowing tighter. 

The next morning at 8 AM, Alex was dressed and ready. He walked downstairs. He noticed his parents waiting for him in the living room and approached them with an unreadable expression. 

“Your dad, your grandpa, and I have discussed this, Nancy said, “We picked three women for you to choose from. Pick one” 

Looking at the photos of the three women laid out on the coffee table, Alex hesitated for a moment before pulling out the third one. “I’ll take her.” Before Nancy could protest, Todd intervened. “As long as she’s a decent person and doesn’t mind our f 

family, what else do you need?”