NovelEnglishapter 113 Chapter 113 Upon hearing that Haley had once saved Alex, Layton couldn't help but frown. "When did that happen?" 3 78% Alex's gaze wandered to the distant river as he spoke quietly, "Years ago, I was kidnapped. If Haley hadn't risked everything to save me, I'd have died in the hands of those kidnappers." Layton was confused. "Since that's the case, why didn't you act sooner instead of trying to take her from Aaron?" Alex looked away. "I just happened to recognize her by accident +23 "Since you've decided to commit yourself, then treat Haley well, Layton smirked slightly and forcefully pulled Alex towards the overpass. "After all, you're not Ellie's real brother. Let her return to the Thompson family, and it's better for both of you." Alex tightened his grip on the broken emerald and stayed silent.
Tflew by, reaching March, the season of renewal. Everyone was busy with their own lives, and no one's leaving made any major impact on anyone else.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtIn a super luxurious private room at the Earl Hotel's club, Lacey said to Haley, "When you and your husband move into the new house, remember to call me; I'll cand help." Haley looked cautiously at Alex. He just scrolled through his phone, not drinking or chatting. She unconsciously tightened her grip on her glass of juice.
As everyone was looking at her, Haley smiled and explained, "Alex wasn't happy with the interior design and plans to swi to another company to redo it, so we'll probably have to wait a bit longer." Layton held his wine glass and laughed as he joined the conversation. "I recall that you've already changed three renovation companies for that new house." Haley forced a smile. It had been about half a year since she got engaged to Alex, and most couples would already be living together by now.
But Alex didn't seem interested in that at all. Not only that, over the past few months, he'd gone through three top renovation companies, always finding something wrong with each one.
Even without giving it too much thought, Haley could tell that Alex's feelings for her had stalled where they were. Although she felt anxious inside, she didn't want to coff as too eager or desperate.
She had hinted to Alex several times that they could get more intimate, but Alex seemed to completely miss her signals and never responded.
"Alex just doesn't want to compromise and wants to make sure the renovation is perfect. That way, Lean have a comfortable place to live," Haley said, forcing a couple of casual remarks.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmJust then, Lacey, like she had discovered something new, held up her phone for everyone to see. "Wow, Ellie just posted something on Instagram. You guys, check it out-the guy next to Ellie is super handsome." "He has such an exotic look." Lacey's hands trembled with excitement. “Ellie is being so sneaky, dating such a handsguy and not even telling us. I need to call her and ask." Lacey dialed Ellie's number right in front of everyone, but no one answered.
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"That's great. This way, Ellie will have someone to take care of her while she's abroad," Hale said,.unconsciously glancing at Alex again. Alex, I can't believe Ellie kept her boyfriend a secret from you."
Alex casually brushed past Haley and stood up. “You guys chat. Kingding to the restroom.
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