Chapter 391
“Why can’t you just agree?” asked Alex.
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“I promised Aaron that until my memory fully recovers, I will keep things as they are and not make any rash decisions,” said Ellie.
Alex was left speechless.
Their eyes locked. Alex almost choked on his frustration. He had countless times been driven to the brink of fury by Ellie’s unwavering obedience to Aaron and disregard for his opinions. And now, even with Ellie’s memory gone, she was still clinging to Aaron’s words.
Alex’s chest heaved with suppressed emotions. He swallowed hard and said again, “If you don’t believe me, you can ask Lacey.”
“I should ask Aaron directly than anyone else,” said Ellie.
Alex was rendered speechless.
After a moment of stunned silence, Alex found himself utterly defeated. He sighed, “Ellie, go ahead and ask Aaron. You can also ask Joanna, Jason, and Whitney.”
“I definitely will,” said Ellie.
Although Ellie was thoroughly confused by Alex’s words, a sliver of rationality remained. She trusted that Aaron had a reason for asking this of her.
Sensing Ellie’s guardedness, a fire ignited within him. Losing control, he held Ellie tighter and whispered passionately in her ear. “Ellie, I know you’ve liked me for seven years.”
As he felt Ellie stiffen in his arms, Alex quickly explained, “Ellie, I won’t let your love be in vain. You’re the only one for me and we’re meant to be. I’ll accept any consequence, any punishment, as long as you’ll accept me.”
Held tightly in Alex’s embrace, Ellie struggled to breathe. Her mind was in such a state of confusion that she couldn’t think straight.
‘What had happened between us? Why was Alex acting this way toward me all of a sudden?‘ thought Ellie.
“Stop. I don’t believe a word you’re saying. I won’t agree with anything,” said Ellie.
At that moment, all Ellie could think about was Aaron’s warning. “Don’t change anything before your memories fully return. Don’t make any decisions.”
“Let me go! I need to find Whitney. I want to go home.” Ellie was a mess, struggling incessantly. But Alex couldn’t bring himself to release her.
Holding Ellie close, Alex rested his head in the crook of her neck, soothing her patiently. “Keep your phone nearby. Respond to my messages. Don’t let Aaron answer my calls. If you need anything, come to me.”
Alex continued, “Ever since we came back from Jinerity, I’ve been thinking about you so much that I can’t sleep at night. Let me kiss you.”
Unable to contain himself, Alex leaned down to kiss Ellie, his actions sending a wave of fear through Ellie. Ellie’s face paled and she pushed Alex away with all her might.
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Lacey was lying in bed when Vanessa, Whitney, and Aaron came in. Startled, she nearly jumped out of bed. She wanted to make a sound to warn Alex behind the curtain, but she was so nervous that she couldn’t speak.
In a moment of desperation, she grabbed a pillow and threw it towards the curtain. However, she didn’t throw it hard enough, and the pillow landed on the floor before it touched the curtain. Only the curtain was left swaying.
Seeing Vanessa, Whitney, and Aaron walking towards the curtain, Lacey quickly pulled the quilt over her head in fear.
“You have no idea how much I’ve been holding back since I came back from Jinerity. I dream of doing it with you…” said Alex.
As Alex was engrossed in teasing Ellie, the curtain was slowly pulled open.
Seeing that Whitney, Aaron, and Vanessa were all staring at him, Alex was rendered speechless.
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