NovelEnglishChapter 103 Chapter 103 3 (+23) ☐ Ellie gritted her teeth, trying to hold herself together. Ignoring the pain shooting through her wrist, she yanked her arm away from Alex and took a step back. With a chair now between them, their eyes met with intensity. 'He always hurtswithout a second thought. He did it before, and here he is doing it again,' Ellie thought bitterly.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtShe watched as Haley clang to Alex's arm with an upset expression, and Alex protected Haley as if he was ready to fight anyone who wronged her-it seemed like Ellie was the one who was mistaken.
Holding back the tears, Ellie steadied her emotions and said, "Not every 'sorry' can make things okay. She's already done things wrong, and I don't want to hear another apology." Haley quickly defended herself. "Ellie, how can you speak aboutlike this? What did I do to offend you?" Ellie brushed past Haley, locking eyes with Alex defiantly, and neither of them looked away.
What was supposed to be a happy gathering turned into a mess, and Lacey quickly tried to calm things down. "Ellie, let's not do this. Haley is Alex's fiancée, and you're all family. Whatever misunderstandings there are, can't we just let them go?" Haley released Alex and cover to Ellie. "Alright, alright, it's my fault, okay? Ellie, you rarely cback home. Lt's not turn this into a big deal. Alex's tone was a bit harsh because he was just too protective of me. Please don't blhim, alright? Lacey quickly poured sdrinks. “Exactly, Ellie. Haley has already apologized. Don't stay mad. Have a drink together, and this." let's move past Ellie finally turned her gaze to Haley, noting her insincere expression, and then glanced at the awkward Mosley siblings. Ellie said, "So if I drink, everything will just be alright?" Haley faked a hurt expression. “Ellie, what are you saying? If you don't like me, I'll try to avoid you in the future. Let's not make Alex uncomfortable, okay?" "Alright, I'll drink,” Ellie said as she grabbed three empty glasses and filled them to the brim before Haley could even finish her sentence. This meal was Lacey's generous treat, and even though Haley's behavior disgusted her, Ellie didn't want Lacey to feel uncomfortable.
"Ellie, just take a sip. What if you hurt yourself drinking like that Haley pretended to be concerned about Ellie, but her eyes were fixed on Alex. Seeing his face darken like a thunderstorm as he glared at Ellie, Haley's expression turned rigid.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmLacey pulled on Ellie's arm. "If you can't drink much, just take it easy, Haley has said to just take a small sip." Ellie was just about to drink when Alex suddenly grabbed her wrist. Their eyes met, and he commanded, "Put the glass down." Layton, who had been silent until now, suddenly spoke up, "Ellie stop being stubborn. This drink is really strong, and you can't handle it." "I'm alright, Layton," Ellie insisted, switching hands to hold the glass, then pulling away from Alex's grip. In front of everyone, she drank all three glasses. The strong liquor burned her throat and stomach like fire, but it couldn't compare to the pain in her heart.
The room suddenly fell eerily quiet, and the atmosphere becextremely awkward.
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Layton looked playfully at the nearly frantic Alex and said, no different, Youkneley, you're You knew Ellie couldn't handle alcohol, so why did you insist on drinking with her?"
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