NovelEnglishChapter 221 Chapter 221 *13) Nancy and Todd exchanged a look, both utterly stunned. Their disbelief was written all over their faces.
Layton cast a sympathetic glance in Alex's direction before quickly dropping his head, wanting no part of the escalating .
Alex's emotions were at a breaking point. His eyes were tinged red, the veins in his neck visibly pulsing. Without realizing it, his hands gripped Ellie's shoulders tightly as though trying to anchor himself.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtHe bent slightly forward, bringing himself to her eye level, their gazes locking in a tense standoff.
For the first time, Alex attempted to explain himself. "That time, it was..." "Don't you dare call it an accident," Ellie interrupted, her voice sharp and unyielding. "You knew I couldn't swim, Alex. Not only did you refuse to save me, but you didn't even givea chance to explain myself, did you?" Her words hit him like a sledgehammer. Alex felt a painful squeeze in his chest, leaving him momentarily breathless. "Ellie..." He wanted to explain himself, but no matter how desperately he searched for the right words, they wouldn't come.
"When did this happen?" Nancy's voice broke through the tension, rising in disbelief.
Alex slowly released Ellie, taking a few steps back.
Slap! Todd's hand struck Alex across the face with a resounding crack. "You bastard! How could you..." Alex didn't respond with his usual fiery outburst. Instead, he wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, his red-rimmed eyes fixed on Ellie with an unreadable intensity.
His eyes flickered and his Adam's apple bobbed as he struggled to speak, but no words came. The silence was suffocating. Nancy, her expression filled with worry, grabbed Ellie's hand tightly and pointed an accusing finger at Alex. "What is wrong with you? Even if you're planning to be with Haley, how could you treat your sister like this?" "She is not my sister," Alex snapped, his voice rising with frustration. "I've told you before, and I'll say it again. She never was and she never will be!" His composure shattered as he turned abruptly, making for the door.
"You're not leaving!" Ellie stepped forward, spreading her arms to block his path.
Alex glared at her, his eyes filled with a fiery rage that seemed ready to conseverything in its path. Yet Ellie didn't back down. "You need to promise, right here and now, in front of Mom and Dad, that you'll leave Aaron alone." "Ellie, are you fucking kidding me?!" Alex's anger exploded as his hand shot out, grabbing her by the neck. "I told you it wasn't me!" Ellie, though caught in his grip, didn't flinch. Remained in her weak position, her eyes met his, unwavering and filled with determination. “It was you, Alex. No one else would be capable of something this cruel." They stood locked in this volatile stalemate, neither willing to back down. Layton and Nancy rushed to separate them.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmTears streamed down Nancy's face as she screamed, “Why are you so stubborn? I would rather not have a son than see you act this way!" Todd's face turned an alarming shade of gray as he pointed at Alex. "I don't care if you did it or not. From this moment on, 10:27 Sun, 9 Feb Chapter 221 Aaron's safety is your responsibility. If anything happens to him, you'll answer to me!" 82%
"Why?" Alex snapped, his voice Chandle vibrating with rage. "If he can't han this job, then he shouldn't be of bes doing it! What do you wantto do? Babysit him? Does he think he's skind of big shot?" "This is not up for discussion," Todd said firmly.
Nancy tried a softer approach, her voice trembling as she spoke. "Alex, since since we lost ever orion, your father and I put all our hopes in you. Read the latest since grione. Lever spoke "Alex, chapter there! "It doesn't matter if you achieve anything great in life, but can't you at least be a good person?" At the mention of Orion, Nancy's voice wavered, and for a moment, her grief threatened to overwhelm her.
However, she swallowed the pain, pushing it down. "Orion is gone. And then we found Ellie. She's such a sweet girl. Even if you don't like her, you can't hurt her." +13 Alex's face contorted with fury, his chest heaving as he struggled to keep his composure. "She's just upset! Is all of this really necessary?"
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