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- Ellie was pushed by Alex toward Nancy, She glanced back at him, only to receive an innocent look from Alex that seemed to say, “Why are you looking at me?”
- Ellie didn’t say a word. Instead, she led Nancy to an empty room next door. Alex followed them to the door but was promptly shut out by Ellie. He stood there, speechless.
- Inside the room, Ellie’s tone softened noticeably now that they were alone. “Mrs. Warren, you don’t have to thank me. I’m Mr. Warren’s attending doctor. This is just part of my job.
- “Ellie,” Nancy choked back a sob, gripping Ellie’s hands tightly. “No matter what, I have to thank you!” Even if Ellie had once walked away from Alex without looking back, she had left behind the Warren family’s legacy–two children.
- Even if those children could never be officially recognized by the Warren family, it was enough for them to know they existed.
- Nancy’s grandchildren, Alex’s flesh and blood, were a reality that could never be erased. As long as they were alive, there was still hope.
- “I saw these at a counter and thought they were adorable, so I bought them.” Nancy paused, her voice trembling as she‘ carefully watched Ellie’s reaction. “Consider them a token of gratitude for taking care of Orion. These Protection Necklaces are for the children.”
- Ellie stared at the exquisite Protection Necklaces in Nancy’s hands. Made of platinum, one was adorned with a red gemstone, the other with a blue one.
- They were clearly expensive, and Ellie knew Nancy had specifically prepared them as gifts for the children. Her heart felt heavy, and she hesitated to accept them.
- Seeing Ellie’s hesitation, Nancy held the Protection Necklaces out with both hands, her voice breaking as she pleaded. “Ellie, heaven has been merciful to me, bringing both my sons back to me safe and sound.
- I don’t ask for anything else. I’ll keep the promise I made to you all those years ago. I–I just want to give the children something. I won’t ask for anything more from you.”
- Ellie’s gaze fell on the streaks of white in Nancy’s dyed hair and the way her hands trembled as she held out the Protection Necklaces. A wave of indescribable sadness washed over her.
- Once the epitome of grace and elegance, the former first lady of Jaslands‘ elite society now looked visibly worn and frail. Even after everything that had happened–even after Ellie’s actions had led to her son’s imprisonment–Nancy had never once blamed her.
- Feeling a lump form in her throat, Ellie finally reached out and accepted the Protection Necklaces. “I’ll thank the children on your behalf,” she said softly, tucking the gifts into her pocket.
- “Ellie.” Nancy burst into tears, overwhelmed with emotion now that Ellie had accepted her offering.
- Ellie stepped forward and gently embraced Nancy. “Mrs. Warren, both your sons are back now. The Warren family will only get better from here. You and Mr. Warren need to take care of yourselves too.”
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- Alex paced anxiously in the hallway, finally spotting Ellie and Nancy emerging from the room. Ellie exchanged a few words with Nancy before heading back to her office.
- Nancy walked toward Orion’s room, with Alex trailing behind her. After a few steps, he turned back to catch up with Ellie. “What were you and my mom talking about in there for so long?” he asked, curiosity getting the better of him.
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- Ellie glanced at him but said nothing, stepping into the elevator. Alex was left standing there, speechless once again.
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- Back in Orion’s room, Alex couldn’t resist asking Nancy the same question. “Mom, what did you and Ellie talk about for so long?” Nancy glanced at Alex but didn’t answer.
- Alex wondered, ‘First Ellie ignored me, and now Mom won’t tell me anything. What’s going on? His curiosity only grew stronger, itching for answers,
- “Mom, what do you think of that young widow?” he asked, following Nancy into the small kitchen where she was cutting fruit for Orion.
- Nancy paused, holding a fruit knife, and glared at him. “A widow?”
- “Ellie,” Alex said casually.
- “If you keep talking nonsense, I’ll sew your mouth shut!” Nancy snapped, pointing the knife at him. “Dr. Thompson is not a widow, and you’d better stop spreading rumors!”
- Alex slowly backed out of the kitchen, eyeing the knife in his mother’s hand. But his mind was racing. ‘Does she have a man? he thought.
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- Over the weekend, Alex finally managed to pin Ellie down for a meal, using the excuse of her owing him a suit as compensation.
- “We agreed on one suit!” Ellie protested as Alex dragged her into a luxury men’s boutique. She had barely picked out a suit she liked before Alex started adding ties and shoes to the mix.
- Alex, tall and effortlessly handsome, exuded an air of sophistication that turned heads wherever he went. With Barry and a few bodyguards trailing discreetly behind him, the attention they drew was unavoidable.
- Ellie, uncomfortable with the spotlight, took a step back to put some distance between herself and Alex. She wasn’t a fan of such public displays.
- Alex handed her three ties. “Which one goes best with this suit?” When Ellie just stared at him, unmoving, he added, “Don’t worry, I’m not making you pay for it.”
- Relieved, Ellie glanced at the ties and picked out a sleek charcoal gray one. Alex handed the other two back to the salesperson, then leaned down to Ellie’s eye level. “Help me try it on,” he said, his gaze locking onto hers.
- Holding the tie, Ellie already had a frown on her forehead. “I don’t know how,” she replied.
- Back in the day, Alex had never worn formal suits. Even after taking over Warren Group, he avoided ties like the plague. Once, during an important meeting, he’d been forced to wear one, only to rip it off before even entering the room.
- He’d complained that it felt like a dog leash around his neck. It wasn’t until later that Ellie found out the tie had been tied by the old butler, whose hands shook, making it too tight.
- Ellie handed the tie to a female salesperson, but Alex snatched it back. “You’re going to learn,” he said, placing the tie in Ellie’s hands.
- With the salesperson guiding her, Ellie fumbled through tying the tie. Alex leaned down, his arms resting on the counter behind her, effectively trapping her in a small space.
- He watched her with an amused smile, clearly enjoying the sight of her focused expression. Nearby, Nancy and Todd, who had come out to shop for Orion, happened to witness the scene.
- Seeing Alex staring at Ellie with a goofy grin that reminded her of a clueless kid, Nancy pulled Todd aside to hide. She
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- patted her chest vigorously and took a deep breath, “Todd, am I seeing things? Alex and Ellie…?”
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- “You’re not imagining it, Todd said, his voice low but excited. Nancy finally put two and two together. No wonder Alex had been acting so strangely at the hospital.
- “Todd, do you think Alex remembers?” Nancy asked, her eyes wide.
- Todd shook his head. “If he remembered, he’d be hiding somewhere crying, not grinning like an idiot.”
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- Nancy nugged at Todd’s arm, pulling him away from the scene, “Todd, it seems Ellie doesn’t hate Alex as much as she used to. We need to help Alex whenever we can!”
- Karlier at the hospital, Nancy had sensed a shift in Ellie’s demeanor. The coldness that once defined their interactions seemed to have softened. Five years ago, Nancy had made sure to erase all memories of Ellie from Alex’s mind.
- He now saw Ellie as a widow who had lost her spouse. And yet, here they were, Alex, drawn to Ellie once again as if fate itself had orchestrated their reunion.
- As a mother, Nancy could only hope that this new chapter would be as sweet as the smile she had just seen on Alex’s face.
- Meanwhile, at the mall. “Why did we stop?” Alex asked, pausing in front of a men’s underwear store. Ellie stared at the exaggerated mannequins in the window, refusing to step inside.
- “Last stop, I promise. After this, we’ll grab dinner,” Alex said, patting his chest confidently.
- Ellie shook her head. They had been shopping since 3 p.m., and it was now 6 p.m. Alex had made the same promise multiple times, even making her pick out socks for him.
- “I agreed to help you pick out one suit, Mr. Warren. You’ve been at it for over three hours!” Ellie regretted ever agreeing to this shopping spree.
- “Come on, just two more items,” Alex said, dragging her into the store despite her protests. Reluctantly, Ellie closed her
- eyes and randomly picked out thirty pairs of men’s underwear before Alex finally let her leave.
- “This way,” As soon as they stepped out of the store, Alex grabbed her hand and pulled her toward another section of the mall.
- “What do you think of this bracelet?” Alex asked, stopping at a jewelry counter and picking up a diamond–studded piece.
- He reached for Ellie’s hand to try it on, but she quickly pulled away. “Mr. Warren, this is too expensive. I can’t accept it.”
- “I’ll pay for it,” Alex said, subtly guiding her to sit on a high stool in front of the counter.
- “Mr. Warren, It’s not about the price. It’s the meaning behind it. I’m a doctor. I don’t wear things like this,” Ellie insisted.
- “I’ll buy Mr. Warren dinner,” Ellie said, pulling her hand away forcefully and heading towards the elevator. A flicker of disappointment flashed in Alex’s eyes.
- “Your girlfriend is so beautiful,” the saleswoman said, trying to salvage the sale. “This year, it’s trendy to give your girlfriend a lucky charm bracelet for protection and good fortune. Would you like to pick one out?”
- She showed Alex a selection of red string bracelets with gold, cinnabar, and gemstone charms. Alex glanced at them, unimpressed.
- His eyes landed on an olive–shaped solitaire diamond in the display case. “Can you make a bracelet with this?”
- The sales staff was stunned. They had never seen someone request a multi–million–dollar diamond to be strung on a cheap red cord.
- “Sir, this diamond is a one–of–a–kind piece designed by Ella. It’s already been reserved,” one of the saleswomen explained.
- “I’ll pay double. Just make it quick, and use a red string,” Alex said, glancing back at Ellie’s retreating figure.
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- Later, at the elevator. Ellie was about to call Alex and tell him she was leaving when he finally caught up to her. “What took you so long?” she asked, her patience wearing thin.
- “Nature calls,” Alex said. He grabbed Ellie’s hand, about to step inside, when he ran straight into the woman he’d been set up with on a blind date–Quinlee.
- “Mr. Warren?” Quinlee’s eyes widened as she took in Alex’s tall frame, dressed in a sleek black business suit that screamed sophistication. He looked nothing like the laid–back, casual guy she’d met on their awkward blind date.
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- Her face lit up with excitement, and she quickly let go of her friend’s arm, stepping forward to greet him. Alex and Ellie were blocked by Quinlee, so they had no choice but to stop.
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- Quinlee’s eyes widened as she took in Alex’s lean, muscular build, his meticulously styled hair, and his strikingly handsome. face. She was practically trembling with excitement, barely holding herself back from lunging forward!
- “Mr. Warren, I must apologize for the misunderstanding last time. Your mother and my aunt were just talking about you yesterday. They mentioned inviting us to the Warren Manor soon,” Quinlee said, trying to maintain her composure but failing to hide her excitement.
- “Just play along and say you’re my girlfriend,” Alex whispered to Ellie, pulling her close. Ellie tried to pull away, but Alex tightened his grip.
- “It’s better if you explain it yourself. I’m tired, so I’ll leave you two to chat,” Ellie muttered under her breath.
- “Three minutes to get rid of her, or I’ll make you shop with me for five more hours. Your choice,” Alex said, his lips brushing her ear.
- Ellie sighed internally. “Mr. Warren, who is this?” she asked, playing along.
- Quinlee’s face fell as she watched Alex whisper to Ellie.
- “Let me introduce you. This is my girlfriend,” Alex said, ignoring Ellie’s protests and introducing her to his former blind date.
- Quinlee stared at Ellie in disbelief. “Mr. Warren, you can’t be serious. Our date was just a few weeks ago.”
- “I’ve been his girlfriend for years,” Ellie said, clearing her throat and forcing a smile. If it meant avoiding five more hours of shopping, she’d play along for three minutes.
- “If you’re his girlfriend, why did he go on a date with me?” Quinlee asked, clearly unwilling to accept the truth.
- Ellie leaned in and whispered, “Because he’s a player. He loves pretending to be different people and dating multiple women. It’s not just about money or looks–he could give you an STD.” Quinlee’s face turned pale.
- Before Ellie could say more, Alex pulled her back and, in front of everyone, kissed her on the corner of her mouth.
- “Even if I’m a player, I only play with you, you heartless woman,” Alex said, smirking as he led Ellie away, leaving Quinlee stunned.
- Ellie was still in a daze even after they stepped into the elevator. ‘Alex just took advantage of me! Big time!‘ she thought, her mind reeling. She felt like she’d just lost her wallet–completely off–balance and unsettled.
- Alex was buzzing with energy. He pushed, pulled, tugged, and even wrapped an arm around her as they walked, steering her with an almost manic enthusiasm. Ellie barely had time to process what was happening before he whisked her into a high- end restaurant.
- Soft music played in the background, and the air was filled with the scent of roses. They sat across from each other, and Ellie’s frown deepened as she realized they were in a couples‘ themed high–end restaurant.
- The waiter served their meals and left. Alex swapped his plate of cut steak with Ellie’s. “It was just a kiss for show. No need to look so upset.”
- Ellie looked down at the perfectly cut steak, her expression softening slightly. She took a deep breath and picked up her fork. She had promised to thank him, and she’d already bought him a suit. One meal, and she’d be done.
- Alex’s deep, intense eyes locked onto Ellie’s lips, which still glistened from the juice she had just drunk. He watched the
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- remnants of the juice at the corner of her mouth, his Adam’s apple bobbing, uncontrollably.
- He leaned in to wipe her mouth, but Ellie turned her head away, “I can do it myself, she said, reaching for the napkin.
- Alex caught her hand, his eyes filled with an unreadable emotion. “I’d rather use another method to clean it up, he said, his voice low and teasing.
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Alex’s words hung in the air, thick with unspoken tension. Ellie quickly averted her gaze and pulled her hand free from his grasp. If the kiss earlier had been just for show, as Alex claimed, then his actions now were a clear attempt.
I’m not a naive teenager anymore. I know exactly what Alex is after, Ellie thought. She reached for the serving forks and placed a piece of pastry on Alex’s plate, trying to steer the conversation in a safer direction. “Try this, Mr. Warren,” she said.
Alex, ever composed, set down his wine glass and leaned back in his chair, Even as he took a sip, his eyes never left Ellie. The intensity in his gaze was unmistakable, his intentions laid bare without the need for words.
The table fell into an awkward silence, the air between them heavy with unspoken tension. Ellie kept her head down, pretending to focus on her food, but her mind was in turmoil. I just need to get through this dinner and leave, she thought.
“Having dinner with me is that unbearable, huh?” Alex’s voice cut through the silence, sharp and unexpected,
Ellie looked up, her eyes meeting his. “No, of course not. It’s an honor to dine with you, Mr. Warren,” she replied, forcing a smile. She quickly returned to her meal, using it as a shield to hide her discomfort.
“Really?” Alex set his glass down with a soft clink, his tone challenging.
“Of course,” Ellie said, her smile strained.
“Then give me your hand,” Alex demanded. When Ellie hesitated, he stood up, prompting her to reluctantly extend her hand. He sat back down and pulled out the red cord bracelet adorned with the olive–shaped diamond, sliding it onto her wrist.
Ellie’s breath hitched as the bracelet triggered a flood of memories. She tried to pull her hand back, but Alex held it firmly.
“It’s just a cord. Not worth much,” Alex said casually, though his eyes were locked on hers, watching her reaction.
“I can’t accept this. Even if it’s not expensive, it’s still too much,” Ellie protested, trying to remove the bracelet. But Alex stopped her, his grip unyielding.
“It’s said to ward off bad luck,” Alex said, his voice low and deliberate.
Ellie’s expression froze. “The red cord… for protection… she thought, her mind flashing back to the past.
“Wearing this for protection? You’d be better off asking me to protect you,” a voice from her memories echoed.
“Hold these flowers properly. If even one is missing, you’ll hear from me!”
“Here, all accounted for.”
She forced herself to stay calm, removing the bracelet and placing it on the table. “Thank you for the gesture, Mr. Warren, but I really can’t accept this,” she said, her voice steady despite the storm inside her.
Alex’s expression darkened as Ellie rejected the gift again. She kept her eyes down, focusing on her plate, while Alex sat across from her, his piercing gaze never wavering. The tension between them was palpable.
“I thought you were different from other women, Ellie,” Alex said, his tone tinged with disappointment.
Ellie stood up, grabbing her bag. “I’m sorry to disappoint you, Mr. Warren. I’m feeling tired, so I’ll take my leave now,” she said, her voice firm. She walked out of the restaurant without looking back, her steps quick and purposeful.
Love Her English Novel Chapter 626-630
Love Her English Novel Chapter 626-630
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Love Her English Novel
Status: Completed Native Language: English
