NovelEnglishChapter 14 Chapter 14 Alex stormed into the room, making it feel even more confined. There were no windows, just a small bed, an old desk with a few books, a desk fan, and boxes stacked in the corner.
Ts Aaron really letting you live in this dump? Alex grumbled, giving a cardboard box a kick.
İ Ellie stepped in front of the box, shielding it. "What's your problem?" she retorted. She'd spent weeks finding this place, and it was close to the hospital with cheap rent.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Even the homeless wouldn't live here. Alex said, shaking his hel Ignoring him, Ellie turned to tidy up her books.
Alex plopped down on the bed, making it creak loudly. "You call this a bed? I'm surprised it hasn't collapsed yet, he commented Ellie glanced at the wobbling bed and quickly moved to steady 'Stop shaking it," she warned.
Their eyes met, and Alex stood up. Ellie breathed a sigh of relief But then, Alex stomped on the edge of the bed, and it crashed to the floor.
Ellie stared at the broken bed, and then at Alex.
Alex sneered. "Don't make a fuss about it. You've got this amazing brother; why don't you let him buy you a new one?" "You broke my bed! What does that have to do with my brother Ellie was anxious.
When she rented this place, the landlord took a 160-dollar deposit. Now the bed was ruined, and she had nowhere to sleep. Plus, there was no way she was getting her deposit back.
Alex shrugged, stepping on the wreckage. "You always get defensive when I mention Aaron." "He's my brother," Ellie said, crossing her arms.
Alex looked at her intently. Just when Ellie thought he might storm out, he asked, "If both your brother and I fell into the water, who would you save first?" Ellie was taken aback. "You and Aaron can swim. I can't, she replied.
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"I mean hypothetically, Alex said, leaning closer. "What if you could swim, and neither of us could? If we both fell in, who would you save fint?" Td save Aaron, Ellie said without hesitation.
Alex playfully tapped her head. “Letask again. Who would you save first? Ellie rubbed her head. "I'd save Aaron Seeing Alex raise his hand again, Ellie shrank back.
"You have to savefirst, Alex said firmly, pointing at her forehead. Ellie took a step back, feeling a bit overwhelmed.
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