Chapter 86
After getting off work that evening. Ellie received a call from Alex. Remembering Layton’s earlier words, she decided to talk to Alex. She didn’t want Alex to kill someone else because of her
Following the address Alex gave her, Ellie arrived at the entertainment venue at the Earl Hotel. As she stepped out of the elevator, she was welcomed by arches made of flowers and ballons, lining a red carpet. She pushed open the door and entered a hall filled with a romantic atmosphere, clearly decorated with great care.
At that moment, Alex, dressed in a formal suit, slowly walked towards Ellie. Under her surprised gaze, he suddenly dropped to one knee in front of her.
Ellie jumped back in shock, but Alex firmly held her left hand. Startled, her voice cracked as she said, “What are you doing?”
“Marry me.” Alex gazed deeply into Ellie’s eyes and said, “I won’t interfere with your past, but I’ll be by your side for the future. From now on, I’ll protect and care for you with my life. Marry me, Ellie.
Ellie’s mind went completely blank. As she gazed into the deep affection in Alex’s eyes, she opened her mouth, feeling like
she was in a dream.
When her fingertips felt the coolness of the ring, she looked down in shock. Her heart raced as she realized he was gently slipping a diamond ring onto her finger.
Alex stood up and gently pulled her into his arms. Their breaths mingled as he lowered his head to meet her eyes full of emotion, then slowly leaned towards her lips.
Ellie’s entire body was tense, her mind too confused to think. Her breath was quickening, and she felt like her heart might leap out at any second. He has feelings for Haley, so why is he proposing to me?‘
“So, are you touched?” Alex’s triumphant laughter suddenly rang in Ellie’s ears, snapping her back to reality.
“Judging by your reaction, I’m sure my proposal will be a success, Alex said, pulling the ring off Ellie’s hand. “Stand still, I need to practice a few more times.”
Ellie looked at Alex in disbelief. ‘So all those things he did were just practice, and everything here was for Haley‘
She stood there awkwardly, feeling foolish. Thinking back on her reaction, she wished she could slap herself–after all she’d been through, all the tears she shed, she still held onto some fantasy about Alex.
Ellie quickly took two steps back, distancing herself from Alex. “Ive got a meeting with Lacey tonight, and it’s almost time. I came over to ask you to stop and let that jerk go,” she said.
Alex carefully put the engagement ring away. “I’m proposing to Haley this Saturday. Can you help out a bit earlier?”
“I have a part–time job on
alcohol, and try not to lourday,” Ellie replied, handing Alexa bottle of liver detox pills. “Eat less spicy food, cut back on
alcohol, and try not to lose your temper. Follow the instructions on the bottle. I’ve got to go.”
Alex stared at the bottle in his hand, feeling confused. Before he could say anything more, Ellie had walked away.
On Saturday night, Ellie arrived at the bar right on time for her part–time job. In the dressing room, her phone buzzed relentlessly on the vanity table, but she ignored it. She knew it was Alex, probably calling to rush her to the proposal scene.
Whitney dismissed two-makeup artists and came over. “Don’t keep it all in. Talk with me,” she said.
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Before Ellie could say anything, tears filled her eyes. “Whitney… the sobbed, her voice breaking with emotion.
After over half an hour, Whitney patted Ellic on the shoulder. “You should still go. You’re young and can take the loss.”
Ellie stopped her tears and nodded numbly. She figured it might be good to go. After seeing their happiness firsthand, she could finally let it go completely.
When Ellie arrived, it was almost ten o’clock. Standing outside the clear glass doors, she happened to see Alex down on one knee proposing to Haley,
Ellie watched as Alex made a genuine promise to Haley and Haley happily nodded in agreement. She saw everyone urging them to kiss, and Alex stood up excitedly to kiss Haley on the forehead.
cheer.
At that moment, all of Ellie’s dreams about Alex were completely shattered. Her seven–year secret crush had finally come to an end. Just one glass door away, she couldn’t bring herself to move closer to him.
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