- Chapter 506
- Overcome by the sight of his parents aging overnight, Alex entered the police car. It was a little past two in the afternoon, and rain continued to fall.
- The alley was long, shrouded in ominous dark clouds that threatened to engulf the space in darkness.
- Ellie had taken a half–month leave from her job at Marvin’s. She planned to travel to another city to terminate her pregnancy, seeking solitude for a few days.
- Lewis had chased after her, offering an umbrella, but she had declined. Her heart was already drenched in despair, and it mattered little whether she got wet in the rain.
- Ever since Alex was detained, everyone had urged her to let go, to forgive. But no one would know that her feelings for Alex for seven long years had withered to desolation. She could no longer love him, nor could she love anyone else.
- All she desired now was to live the most ordinary, tranquil life she could muster.
- Hearing the familiar footsteps behind her, Ellie paused but did not turn around. Two police officers stood a short distance behind Alex. He had his hands clasped in front of him, a jacket draped over his hands to hide the handcuffs.
- Alex was behind Ellie, his eyes red around the corners. He remained silent, and Ellie did not turn back, maintaining this position for what felt like an eternity until Alex could no longer resist taking a step closer to her.
- He raised a hand, yearning to embrace her, but the handcuffs prevented him from doing so. His hands fell powerless at his sides. Mustering his courage, Alex finally spoke, “Ellie, please say something to me.”
- He waited, but when Ellie remained silent, he nearly broke down in a desperate plea, saying, “I have to leave soon; I beg you, just look back at me.” He continued to wait, but Ellie still did not turn.
- Just as he raised his foot to approach her, a police officer reminded him that time was up.
- Feeling defeated, Alex drew his foot back, his eyes brimming with tears as he clutched Ellie’s sleeve tightly. “Ellie, I’m begging you, just say a word to me.”
- “Mr. Warren, time’s up,” the officer said politely, pulling Alex away.
- “Ellie.” he cried out. “I won’t disturb you again; just say something, and I’ll go. Look back at me. Just a word.”
- The officers forcibly pried his fingers away from Ellie’s sleeve, and Alex helplessly called out her name repeatedly.
- It was only when he was forcibly dragged to the alley’s entrance and ushered into the police car that he realized Ellie never turned back.
- The police car roared to life and drove away, leaving behind Ellie, who suddenly broke down in tears. She still did not turn around, crouching down and letting the rain soak her.
- This summer rain in the damp alley was the final chapter of her relationship with Alex.
- Aaron arrived to pick up Ellie, witnessing this heart–wrenching scene from a distance. Holding an umbrella, he approached her silently and stood quietly by her side.
- At that wedding, he understood that letting go of Ethan was merely an invitation to potential danger for Ellie.
- Yet he couldn’t bring himself to disregard everything and decisively take that shot. But Alex had done it. He had forsaken the Warren Group, even ignoring his own parents.
- Chapter 507
- Ellie looked up at Aaron. The more she tried to control herself, the more her tears flowed. Aaron held the umbrella while gently lifting Ellie, allowing her to lean against him and let out her pent–up emotions.
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- Leaning all her weight on his shoulder, Ellie trembled as she spoke, “Aaron, today marks a hundred days since Carlos passed away.”
- Upon returning home, Ellie fell ill. She steadfastly refused to go to the hospital, while Joanna and Aaron insisted on not leaving her alone for a healing getaway out of town.
- Her plans for the termination were once again postponed, yet she still hadn’t confided in anyone about her pregnancy.
- During moments of boredom, she picked up her phone, only to find distressing news–reports of a wedding shooting leading to a ten–year sentence, plummeting stock prices for the Warren Group, and the illness of Nancy.
- Overwhelmed by despair, Ellie simply switched off her phone. The entire day slipped away in a haze of restless sleep followed by brief awakenings, only to doze off again.
- It wasn’t until afternoon when Lacey came upstairs to call her that she mustered the energy to descend.
- “Ellie, here,” Nalani said, handing her a bag. Ellie saw the pricey limited–edition handbag and thanked her politely.
- Noticing Ellie’s pallor, Layton cautiously suggested, “I’m visiting the prison tomorrow; would you like to come with me?” Ellie looked at Layton, shaking her head. At this point, it mattered little whether she went.
- The following morning, Layton arrived at the prison for his visit. Alex was wearing his prison garb, and Layton tried to conceal his emotions.
- “Since you’ve been here, Nancy has fallen ill, and now the stock of Warren Group is plummeting. Your dad, in a bid to stabilize sentiment, has nominated your cousin to take your place, but the board rejected it,” Layton explained.
- Alex listened quietly to Layton’s words, then replied coolly, “My Mom is strong; she will be just fine. As for the Warren Group, let the board deal with their chaos.”
- As the sole heir to Warren Group, he was well aware of the serious consequences of his public actions. His parents would surely suffer heartbreak for a time, and the Warren Group would undergo a chaotic power struggle.
- From the moment he decided to pull the trigger, he prepared himself for the loss of everything. So long as Ellie was well, he had no regrets.
- Late at night, Alex lay on the prison cot, repeatedly caressing his right hand where his ring had once been on it.
- When he was detained, his ring was removed, leaving only a mark to signify that he once wore it, a testament to the happiness he and Ellie had shared.
- He had yearned desperately for a future with Ellie. Even if she hated him, he wouldn’t care.
- He simply wanted her to stay by his side. Even if it meant enduring pain, he wanted their futures to be linked. For her sake, he had exhausted every means to hold onto her. In the end, he could only cause her deeper wounds.
- Ellie had sacrificed her entire youth for him. Yet now, not even a decade in jail could win back a single glance from her.
- Though he knew her heart had strayed far from him, he couldn’t help but consider her his everything.
- She longed to escape from him, he couldn’t bear to disturb her again. From then on, no one would ever light up his heart again. Alex remained wide awake until dawn broke.
- Chapter 507
- “Alex, you got a visitor,” the officer said on the morning of the third day, leading Alex out once again.
- Chapter 508
- A few days later, Ellie stood at the entrance with her suitcase in hand and said, “I just need to clear my head for a bit and will return in a few days.”
- Her family assumed Ellie wanted to be alone to process her emotions regarding Alex, so they didn’t try to stop her.
- “It’s wise to get some fresh air. Many cities have been experiencing rain lately; please take care,” Joanna repeatedly advised Ellie as she prepared to leave.
- “I’ll just wander around for a few days and I’ll be back soon,” Ellie reassured her family, lowering her gaze to hide the guilt that flashed in her eyes. Once she returned, she hoped to share a peaceful life with them.
- “Ellie.” Just as she was about to leave, Alex’s parents walked in.
- Seeing Alex’s parents drenched from the rain and their clothes muddy, obviously showing they had fallen, Ellie set down her suitcase.
- “Nancy, what’s wrong?” Ellie said gently, noticing how Nancy was shaking when Nancy held her hand. The dark circles under Nancy’s eyes indicated she hadn’t slept well for days.
- In tears, Nancy exclaimed, “Ellie, has Alex come looking for you?”
- Surprised, Ellie glanced between her family and Alex’s parents, shaking her head. Nancy continued, “The police just raided our house. They said Alex has escaped from prison.”
- The shock of Nancy’s words hit the Thompson family like a bolt of lightning. Ellie’s heart sank, confusion swirling in her mind. The family exchanged worried glances; it was clear to everyone that an escape meant serious trouble lay ahead.
- “The police are searching the entire city for him; everyone is looking for him now.” Nancy cried. “With just one desire to see you, he would resort to attacking a prison guard to escape.”
- As Nancy cried helplessly, Ellie felt overwhelmed. ‘Why would Alex risk everything just to see me?‘
- “I’ll find him.” Aaron went out.
- Nancy said, “I beg you, Ellie, if Alex comes to you, you must get him to turn himself in. Otherwise, he will be in terrible danger.” Alex’s parents hurried out.
- “I need to step outside for a moment,” Jason said, quickly leaving the house as well,
- Ellie stood at the entrance, staring at her suitcase, feeling completely numb. ‘You crazy man. What are you planning to do?‘ With everything that had just happened, she couldn’t possibly leave now.
- Everyone, including the police, was out looking for Alex. Drenching rain poured down as Ellie stepped into the garden, her eyes fixed on the door, feeling lost.
- At that moment, in a maternity store, a window shattered. Alex, dressed in his prison garb and covered in blood, stumbled inside.
- He staggered to the restroom, turned on the tap, and placed his injured head directly under the stream of water. He scrubbed away the blood on his hair, face, and arms, then grabbed paper towels to clean himself up.
- “I can’t frighten her or the baby,” he murmured to himself. “I’ll just take a quick look, and then I’ll go back.” Despite the red rims around his eyes, he smiled softly.
- Chapter 509
- Fresh blood continued to flow from his wounds, but Alex paid no attention. He rushed through the store searching for items he wanted to give Ellie. Surely, she was expecting a girl. He piled up pink baby clothes and tiny dresses from the shelves.
- ‘But what if it’s a boy?‘ He quickly grabbed a few white onesies and baby bottles. ‘She must be going through a tough time during her pregnancy. I wonder if her feet are swollen.‘
- Alex tirelessly grabbed maternity clothes, comfy shoes, and even a massage chair. Within moments, he held a massive bundle in his arms. He kept reaching for more items, causing some to tip over.
- When he couldn’t find a bag, he grabbed a baby blanket from a shelf above to wrap everything up. He spotted a small drum resting on a stroller–a little toy. He quickly stuffed the drum into his pocket and dashed out into the rain.
- Ellie stood motionless in the garden, gazing at the front door. Her thoughts broke when she heard Whitney’s voice.
- “You’ve been standing out here for over two hours. Come inside; you just recovered.” Whitney pulled at her arm, but Ellie wouldn’t move. It wasn’t until Joanna came outside that Ellie finally listened.
- Moments later, Alex arrived at the Thompson residence, carrying baby supplies. He hugged his bundle tightly as he pulled the little red drum from his pocket and pounded on the door, shouting for Ellie with wild desperation in his eyes.
- The police had caught wind of his presence and were closing in; he was short on time. Due to excessive exertion, he accidentally worsened his injuries, blood dripping down his arm onto his hand.
- Yet, Alex seemed oblivious to his pain. He grabbed the gate of the Thompson residence, shaking it frantically and yelling.
- With police sirens becoming louder, he clutched his burden with one arm and attempted to scale the gate with the other.
- “I’ll just take a look at her, and then I’ll go back,” he murmured repeatedly.
- Struggling and injured, his climb slowed. Just as he was about to leap inside, he was hit by a police rubber bullet, striking a critical area.
- In an instant, Alex lost consciousness, collapsing with the supplies he held. The red drum fell in the Thompson residence.
- In his final moments, he held a pink baby bottle with his left hand while his elbow cradled two tiny garments and a pair of flat shoes meant for a pregnant woman.
- Tears glistened in his eyes, his lips slightly parted, as if he still had words left unspoken. Soon, both he and the items he took from the maternity store were taken away by the police.
- “Mom, I hear someone calling my name.” Ellie, feeling uneasy in the living room, thought she heard Alex’s voice.
- She rushed out of the room, sprinting to the entrance. Flinging the door open, she found no one.
- “Where did this little drum come from?” Joanna asked. Ellie turned to face her. To her horror, she saw the small red drum in Joanna’s hand, clearly stained with blood.
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- “Ellie, your hand!” Joanna’s voice broke through Ellie’s thoughts, and it was only then that she noticed the blood smudged across her palm.
- She turned to glance at the railing she had just touched, and when she wiped it with her sleeve, she saw it was stained entirely with blood.
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- At that moment, she was certain Alex had been there. Taking the small red drum from Joanna’s hands, Ellie returned to her room in tense silence.
- She rinsed the drum under clean water, but the bloodstains had soaked into the leather surface, permanently marking it. Feeling defeated, Ellie sat on the edge of her bed, absently staring at the drum in her hands.
- A storm brewed within her. The more she thought about it, the more uneasy she felt. This was clearly a toy for children, yet just moments ago, Whitney had said they had never bought such an item.
- Around seven in the evening, Jason and Aaron returned home, which prompted Ellie to hurry down the stairs. “Ellie, let me show you something,” Aaron said, pulling out his phone to play a video as Ellie approached.
- Noticing the odd looks from everyone, she sat down and opened the video. It showed Alex vandalizing a maternity store, stealing several items from inside.
- Dressed in prison clothes, drenched in blood and limping awkwardly with one arm dangling, he looked severely injured and completely disheveled.
- He frantically searched through the shelves, grabbing numerous baby products. Then, just as he reached the door, he turned back to grab the red drum and stuffed it into his pocket like it was a treasure.
- The longer Ellie watched, the more her vision blurred. “I’m heading upstairs.” Ellie declared, standing up abruptly.
- A chilling feeling gripped her: Alex knew about her pregnancy. Yet, she had shared this secret with no one–not even her family. ‘How could he possibly know?‘
- The bloodstains on the railing and the deep red on the drum were all traces left by Alex. Closing her eyes, she pictured him storming out of the maternity store with the baby items. Overwhelmed, Ellie broke into tears.
- She leaned against the headboard, curling her legs and wrapping her arms around her knees. Burying her head in her arms, her sobs were muffled. When she heard a knock at the door, she paused her weeping but couldn’t stop the tears from falling.
- When Joanna and Whitney walked in with Aaron and Jason hanging back in the doorway, Ellie desperately tried to dry her eyes, but the tears only flowed more freely.
- Joanna sat next to her and gently asked, “Ellie, are you hiding something from us?” Ellie met Joanna’s gaze, then glanced at Whitney. Gathering her courage, she nodded firmly.
- “I’m pregnant, Mom,” she exclaimed. “He must know I’m carrying his child, and that’s why he escaped.” Despair washed over Ellie as she let her emotions flow, her sobs breaking the silence of the room.
- Joanna looked at her, filled with a mix of compassion and helplessness, and then asked, “Sweetheart, do you want to keep the baby?”
- Ellie’s response was hesitant. “I don’t know; I’m scared.” She wanted to keep the child but worried that if she terminated the pregnancy, she might never get the chance to be a Mom again.
- Still, she also feared that keeping the child would mean Alex would keep coming after her. Neither choice seemed good to
- her.
Love Her English Novel Chapter 506-510
Love Her English Novel Chapter 506-510
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Love Her English Novel
Status: Completed Native Language: English
