NovelEnglishChapter 12 Ellie felt 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 meet his gaze, turned away.
Ellie moved quickly to block Alex as he charged over, her heart in her throat. She knew he responded better to a softer touch than a hard shove. Ignoring her brother's protests, she softened her voice. "Alex, look, we're really sorry." But Alex wasn't in a forgiving mood. "Ellie, where do your loyalties lie?" he snapped, pushing her aside.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThe crowd gasped as Ellie stumbled and fell into a nearby flower bed.
"Ellie!" Aaron was at her side in a flash, his face pale as he saw her injured. A small spot of blood was already spreading on her white shirt.
Handing Ellie off to Haley, Aaron stood and threw a punch at Alex. "You're out of line!" Alex, caught off guard by Ellie's injury, didn't dodge in time. But he was no stranger to fights, and Aaron, despite his gentle exterior, was a force to be reckoned with Their anger was a living thing, and even Layton had a hard tbreaking them apart as the scene devolved into chaos. Determined, Ellie shook off Haley's concern and got to her feet, rushing towards the fray.
"Ellie," Haley said, her voice shaky as she closed her eyes, unable to watch.
As Alex swung, he saw Ellie flinch and hesitated. Aaron stepped in to shield her, and the two men were finally pulled apart. Ellie stood between them, trembling.
Facing Alex's fierce gaze, Ellie's voice wavered but her eyes were steady, "The Warrens have been there for us. We won't forget that. Tears filled her eyes. "Aaron and I are already in your debt. We'll find a way to make it right.
Their eyes locked, and Ellie's steady gaze seemed to unsettle Alex. He pointed at her forehead, frustration in his voice. "Ellie, how do you plan on making things right? With what you carn?" Ellie stood her ground. "That's my problem, not yours," she said with a quiet strength.
Alex's anger was palpable, but Layton managed to hold him back Turning to her brother, Ellie asked through her tears, "Aaron, I'm right, aren't I?" Aaron pulled her into a comforting hug. "You're right, Ellie. We figure it out." "Let's get you to the hospital, Haley interjected, steering them away.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmAs the crowd dispersed, Alex stood alone, staring at the spot where Ellie had fallen, a cigarette now between his lips as he reflected on the situation.
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Chapter 12 Alex's face was a thundercloud. He shot Layton a withering look Back off, will ya?" Layton stubbed out his cigarette. "Never knew that Aaron had such moves. Let's get you patched up at the hospital." 5% When Alex didn't budge, Layton took a few steps and then doubled back. "Ellie's been your shadow since she was a squirt. Thought you two were tight. What if she's really messed up?" 13 Alex's eyes flicked around, restless. He took a harsh drag from his cigarette. "She's a turncoat. If she's down for the count, it's on her." Layton held Alex's gaze for a beat. "She was just looking out for her brother. You're acting weird about this. You're not... got a thing for her, are you?" Alex gave Layton a sidelong, menacing squint. "What are you getting at?”
"You're not, jealous of her own brother, are you?" Layton prodded, a teasing it in his voice.
Alex scoffed, his gaze sharp. “She's just a kid. Det be ridiculous. She's as idiculous. She's as timid as they come. Not my type, ever. He ditched his cigarette and started to stride away, En.nov om ead full content.
Layton hustled to keep up. “Chill, man. I was just messing with ydu. No need to get all worked up." 2/2 Comment AD Send gift No Ads Coln Cars - Restore Customs ☐75%, 13 Fri, Jan 24 TGB Chapter
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