Chapter 40 As Ellie made her way through the hospital corridors, she spotted Nancy, Alex’s mother, pacing anxiously outside the ER. Ellie had a good idea who was inside, and…

Chapter 39 For weeks, Alex hadn’t shown up at Ellie’s apartment. Even on the nights when Ellie worked at the bar, he stayed away. While part of her missed his…

Chapter 38 “What are you doing here?” Aaron’s voice was firm as he walked onto the balcony, his eyes narrowed at Alex. Alex, never one to back down from a…

Chapter 37 The following morning, Ellie woke up early, her body still feeling the weight of the previous night’s chaos. She got ready for work in a mechanical fashion, not…

Chapter 36 Ellie followed Alex inside and grabbed a pair of slippers from the cabinet, her movements quiet as she tried to settle into a routine, however unusual. Alex’s gaze…

Chapter 35 Layton, ever the observer, quickly added, “That’s just how he is,” before following them out. “I’ll leave Trevor’s mess to you, Whitney,” he called over his shoulder as…

Chapter 34 Ellie stood frozen in shock, her wide eyes filled with tears, as she watched Alex pin Trevor to the ground. His fists were flying, hitting Trevor over and…

Chapter 33 Ellie emerged from the third-floor bathroom, startled to find Alex leaning against the hallway wall. His tall, lean figure was bathed in the corridor lights, his dirty-blonde hair…

Chapter 32 It was late at night at the Encounter Bar. The dim lights and the hum of conversation filled the air, but Layton’s enthusiasm was palpable as he grabbed…

Chapter 31 Alex had come in angry, only to find out that Haley had returned the necklace to him. “She gave it back to you. Why don’t you ask her?…