Chapter 168 33% In response, Ellie kicked out, aiming for Alex's groin! The next second, he grabbed her leg and yanked her forward, leaving her momentarily weightless as he pushed her onto the bed behind them.
Before Ellie could even begin to rise, he pinned her down. Their bodies pressed together, and the cold metal of his belt brushed against her. Her heart raced uncontrollably as she stared wide-eyed at Alex, frozen in place.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtAlex firmly pinned Ellie's arms above her head with one hand while propping himself up beside her with the other, looking down at the struggling Ellie, who was desperately trying to hold her breath. Finally, he spoke, "Can we talk properly now?" Seeing Ellie nod obediently, Alex's demeanor softened, and the intensity in his voice decreased. “Listen to me, you have to refuse this kinship acknowledgement." Ellie opened her mouth, her hesitation palpable. If she provoked him right now, he might do something reckless. Alex's attention drifted to her slightly parted lips, desire swirling in his gaze, making his breaths becheavier. Fighting against the raw urge to close the distance between them, heed to maintain control.
Though Ellie had never been with a man, she wasn't naive either. Wi not to see it.
Alex's intentions so clear, she would have to be blind "Ah, that hurts!" Ellie yelped suddenly. Realizing he had acted out of line, Alex quickly let go and rolled off her. As soon as Ellie was free, she kicked him off the bed.
Alex, landing on one foot, felt no pain as he stood up beside the bed. He watched as Ellie dove into the covers to grab her phone and call for help, making Alex's forehead twitch in irritation.
Leaping back onto the bed, he took two steps to her side and snatched her phone from her hands. Then, he slammed it against the wall until it was completely destroyed.
"You owefor that!" Ellie shouted, picking up the shattered remains of her phone, her eyes filling with anger. "If you do as I say, I'll give you anything you want!" Alex replied, stepping closer to wipe the tears from the corner of her eye only for Ellie to pull away in disgust.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"Live your life, and lethandle mine! This has nothing to do with you," she shot back.
Alex met her glare, determination lining his expression. "Your business is my business!" He paused, locking his gaze onto Ellie's. "Ellie, remember this: do what I have said!" That was it. Ellie exploded, shouting back, "Why can't I?" Alex's intense gaze pierced through Ellie's soul, and they locked eyes for what felt like an eternity. Finally, he asked, "Do you really want to know?" Before Ellie could reply, he abruptly released her and stormed toward the open balcony door.
"Stop right there!" Ellie yelled, her heart racing as she lunged to block his path.
The unexpected rush of youthful feelings had swept her off her feet from the very start, leavingñchance Ve for retreat. As tpassed, she went from pretending to be indifferent to genuinely feeling nothing-she had endured far too much. 1/9 18:07 Thu, 6 Feb ki Chapter 168 33%8
She tried to turn the page not to forgive anyone, but to release herself from the burden. The way she once NO loved so deeply and humbly now left her feeling embarrassed and regretful.
It was all in the past, and she absolutely couldn't let Alex find but that she had secretly liked him for Π seven years! AD Comment