Chapter 15 As Haley and Alex chatted about fashion brands Ellie had never heard of, she kept quiet, watching Haley enjoy the attention. Staring at her iced water, Ellie suddenly stood up. “You g guys go ahead and chat, I need to use the restroom” She couldn’t drink iced water because of her health, but … Read more
Chapter 14 Ellie noticed the clerk’s awkward look, which only made her cheeks flush. She shifted her gaze to Alex, who was completely absorbed in the necklace, oblivious to her discomfort. She felt an urge to just turn around and leave. “Ellie, put this on so I can see how it looks,” Alex said, gesturing … Read more
Chapter 13 After saying goodbye to her brother, Ellie rushed to the bar where she worked part–time. She’il missed out on an interview last time because Haley called her back to handle a hotel issue, so she was determined not to let it happen again. The bar’s entrance was small and unassuming. As she stepped … Read more
No Ads Chapter 12 Chapter 12 Around six or seven in the evening, the night market was buzzing with activity. Alex pulled Ellie to a stop behind a car and pointed ahead. “Ellie, check this out. I didn’t stir up any drama between them this time.” Ellie followed his gaze and saw Haley arguing with … Read more
Chapter 11 Alex Mormed into the room, making it feel even more contined. There were no windows, just a small bed, an old desk with a few books, a desk fan, and boxes stacked in the comer by letting you live in this dump Alex grumbled, giving a cardboard box a kick “Is Aaron really … Read more
Chapter 10 Chapter 10 lie fra the sting of Alex’s words, a reminder of the years her family had shown gratitude to the Warrens, now a bitter pill to swallow. It was a crushing blow to the spirit. Instinctively. Ellie glanced at her brother Aaron, who in turn looked at Haley. But Haley, unable to … Read more
Chapter 9 Elle’s heart ached at his dismissive words. She recalled the broken cookies in the hospital room. She struggled to breathe, feeling the impact of his words. She’d always avoided cream due to an allergy, a fact Alex seemed their years together. His lack of understanding cut deep. oblivious Ja despite Alex walked back … Read more
Chapter 8 The cookies were Ales’s peace offering, his way of trying to sweeten things Thinking bark on the caring look in Alex’s eyes as he offered i thest that made it tough to breathe She slipped out of the hospital that afternoon while Alex was off somewhere Back at her apartment, the de There … Read more
Chapter 7 Three days later, Ellie stirred in the hospital bed, the beeping of machines and the faint smell of disinfectant telling her she was in the medical Aaron’s call came through, his voice urgent “I got out this morning and tried to reach you. You never picked up. Everything okay?” The tightness in her … Read more
Chapter 6 The clock ticked past one in the morning, and the rain came down like a waterfall. Alex pushed through the hotel’s spinning doors and spotted Ellie, huddled in the corner of the portico, trying to dodge the rain’s bullets. Even there, she was getting soaked, clutching a tattered umbrella, looking like a drowned … Read more