Love's Tangled Web (Alex and Ellie)

The commotion caused by Alex last night had completely ruined Ellie's sleep. The next morning, she woke up, skipped breakfast, and went straight

By moon, in the VIP ward of Jaslands Hospital, Alex pushed open the door. Todd looked up at him, his face dark with frustration. "Where were you last night! You didn't pick up your phone."

"My phone ran out of battery, Alex mumbled as he avoided eye contact and walked over to Carlos bedside.

"Ales, what happened to your head!" Nancy gently pushed back the strands of hair from his forehead, her eyes wide with concern. "How did you get

Alex quickly shifted his gaze, clearly avoiding the question. "Thad too much to drink and humped into something"

Nancy wasn't buying it. "What about your lips? Did they get bumped too!"

Alex liglly traced his lower lips with his finger.

Nancy folded her a

arms across her chest with a serious look on her face. "Alex, tell me the truth. Did you see Ellie?"

Alex lowered his gaze, hiding the emotions in his eyes. He parted his lips but remained silent.

Todd frowned and said sternly, "How can you still have the nerve to see Ellie?"

Nancy sighed, shaking her head. "Alex, you've already taken over the company, and you promised Carlos you'd settle down soon, I don't care what feelings you have for Ellie, but you're not allowed to bother her anymore!" "Tim going to the nurse's station to get a Band-Aid, Alex muttered before walking out of the room.

Instead of going to the nurse's station, Alex ended up at the plastic surgery department. He lingered outside Ellie's office for a long time, gathering his thoughts. Just as he was about to knock, the door swung open, and Ellie appeared, holding a potted cactus. Alex instinctively stepped back. His mind raced, remembering what he did to her last night. Ellie's expression immediately darkened when she saw him. "I warn you if you....

"I was just passing by Ales quickly interrupted, rushing to explain, "I was drunk last night. I'm sorry"

In the corridor, their eyes locked. Ellie noticed some colleagues passing by and casting curious glances her way. Not wanting to cause any unnecessary gossip, she turned and walked away

Alex ran his tongue over his lower lips where Ellie had bitten him the night before and slowly followed her.

During the lunch break, in a quiet hallway, Ellie found herself face-to-face with Leonard at the fire escape. Leonard's tone was sincere and his gaze was unwavering. Tve thought about it carefully, but I still don't want to give up"

Ellie didn't expect Leonard to be so determined, and his resolve was even stronger than last time. "Leonard, we've been classmates for years, and now we work at the same hospital. We can be friends, classmates, or even close colleagues, but we can't be lovers." Leonard didn't back down. "Ellie, I've liked you since high school. I was too shy to confess back then because so many other guys were chasing you. When I went to study medicine in Jinerity. I chose that school because of you." Ellie's eyes widened in shock.

Leonard continued. In college, you turned me down, saying you didn't want to date and wanted to focus on your studies, so I didn't bother you Now that we're both working, and it's the right time to settle down, I want to pursue you again. "Of course, if you've found someone better, just forget what I said. I won't bother you anymore."

Ellie was left stunned. She had never imagined that Leonard had liked her since high school. Not only that, he had chosen to attend medical school in Jinerity just for ber.

After being rejected in college, he had gone so far as to transfer to the same hospital where she worked.

Looking at Leonard, who was so nervous that he seemed to be holding his breath, Ellie finally spoke, "Leonard, when I rejected you in college, it wasn't because I wanted to focus on my studies. It was because I already had a crush on someone" Ad-Free Reading

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Leonard frowned. "So, are you with him nowh

Ellie shook her head. "No, he passed away"

Leonard stood there, unable to find the right words. "Then why can't you try being with me!

Ellie a voice was steady but filled with sorrow. "It's not just thu

Lean't have children"

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Leonard froze with a mix of shock and disbelief on his face. Ellie felt a sharp pang of sadness in her heart. "Leonard, do you think you could marry a woman who can't have kids Even if you could accept that, what about your family!" Leonard's eyes softened with concern as he stepped closer to her. "Ellie, with today's medical advancements, there must be a way to cure your

Ellie couldn't help but feel a strange sense of relief at the surprise in Leonard's eyes. Here was a man who had quietly liked her since high school, and hearing her tell him she couldn't have children surprised him.

If it had been any other man, she could only imagine how repelled they would be.

Ellie said firmly. "Leonard. I'm fully aware of my health condition. Don't waste any more time on me. There won't be a happy ending." She handed the cactus back to Leonard, her expression resolute.

"Ti think carefully about this," Leonard said, refusing to take the cactus from her. With that, he turned and walked away.

Ellie stood at the stairwell, watching Leonard leave, feeling a complex emotion she couldn't quite describe.

Ever since she met Leonard, he had always treated her this way. Back then, she didn't understand, but now she did.

she thought. If someone truly loves you, he'll treat everything about yo

care. He'll speak to you with kindness, invest his youth in you, and

truly attend to your feelings. It's only someone who loves you that will share your joys and sorrows.

Suddenly, a voice from behind interrupted her thoughts. The person you said who passed away... was it me?" Alex's voice was cold and calm, pulling Ellie back to the present Standing expressionlessly at the stairwell, Ellie watched as Alex walked toward her, his gaze fixed on her. Ellie steadied the cactus in her hands, ready to face whatever came next. Bering

me to be!"

that Ellie wasn't responding. Alex felt his emotions starting to fray. He said. "Ellie, if you want, I can become whoever you want me to

Alex stopped in front of Ellie, looking down to meet her eyes with an intense gaze. "I know you're angry. I drank too much last night, but I Before Alex could finish, Ellie grabbed the pot and smashed it towards Alex, who instinctively flinched back from the pain.

"You're crazy whether you're drunk or not Ellie said.

Ellie kept swinging the cartus at Alex's face, neck, and chest. Alex yelped in pain. "Stop it! I'm allergic to it"

I don't care Ellar retorted.

Thinking about how Alex had forced himself on her and then run away last night, Ellie's face turned pale with rage. She almost wished she could

As Ellie kept smashing the cactus at him. Alex didn't dare fight back-he could only dodge. Suddenly, Ellie missed her footing. Before she could

ven scream, she was already losing balance, falling toward the stairs

"Ellie!" Allez reacted quickly, grabbing her arm and yanking her back just in time. He spun around, pushing her to safety. However, as Ellie raised her hand again, Alex instinctively stepped back.noveldrama

Alex suddenly slipped, and in that instant, he lost all balance, causing him to tumble backward. As he fell, he instinctively reached out to grab Ellie. Seeing him about to fall, however, Ellie quickly stepped back to avoid him. Alex's hand missed Ellie, and in the next moment, he was tumbling down the stairs, rolling uncontrollably.