Love Her English Novel Chapter 386
Chapter 386 The atmosphere in the hospital room was suffocating like the air had frozen solid. Everyone’s eyes were locked on Alex, waiting for his response. Alex stood frozen, his back stiff as a board. He avoided Ellie’s gaze, hesitating as he knelt by the hospital bed. Leaning his elbows on the edge of the bed, he carefully reached for Ellie’s hand. His Adam’s apple bobbed as he struggled to speak, remaining silent for what felt like forever. Finally, he took a deep breath, summoning all his courage. “Last winter… Mr. Thompson passed away.” Slap! Ellie’s hand shot up, striking Alex hard across the face. Tears streamed down her cheeks as she shouted, “You’re lying!” Her words hung in the air, plunging the room back into an eerie silence. Ignoring the burning pain on his face, Alex locked his red–rimmed eyes on Ellie. “Yesterday, you went out with friends and fell into the water. You hit your head and forgot some things. Even if you don’t believe me, your brother Aaron and Mrs. Thompson wouldn’t lie to you.” Ellie’s lips trembled as large tears fell endlessly. She turned her blurry gaze toward Aaron. “Aaron?” Aaron’s eyes were red, his lips moving slightly, but instead of speaking, he turned to glance at their uncle, Jason. Jason frowned deeply. “Joanna!” Ellie’s voice cracked in panic as she saw Aaron’s reaction. She struggled to get out of bed, but Alex quickly stopped her. Joanna spoke up gently, “Ellie, he’s not lying to you.” Ellie froze, stopping all movement. She sat there on the bed, stunned, whispering to herself, “It’s my fault. I couldn’t make enough money to buy Dad his medicine. He must’ve decided he didn’t want to be a burden…” Alex stayed by her side, listening to her every word. Each one was like a knife stabbing into Alex’s heart, leaving him gasping for air. “No!” Alex suddenly shouted, his voice cracking. “It’s my fault! I’m the one who killed Mr. Thompson!” Everyone in the room froze, their expressions changing instantly. No one expected Alex to take full responsibility for Harold’s death, especially after Ellie lost her memory. “What are you talking about, Alex?” Ellie stared at him in disbelief. Alex’s hands trembled as he gripped Ellie’s tightly. Meeting her disbelieving gaze, he forced himself to speak. “It was my fault! I caused Mr. Thompson and Mrs. Thompson to get upset.” “That day, I went to apologize to them, but Haley followed me. She said terrible things to them, and that’s why Mr. Thompson went to the station late at night to find you… and got into the accident.” “No way!” Ellie cut him off sharply. “Haley is Aaron’s girlfriend. She’d never say awful things to my parents!” No one interrupted, leaving Alex to continue explaining. “She did it because… Haley stole the necklace I gave you. I mistook her for the person who saved my life, and… 1….