Love's Tangled Web by Donna Taylor

Chapter 40

As they approached, Ellie saw Nancy, Alex’s mom, pacing anxiously outside the ER. She had a pretty good idea who was inside.

“Ellie!” Nancy waved her over. Ellie had no choice but to meet her at the door.

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“I’m so glad you’re here. Alex is injured, but he’s being stubborn and has already chased away two doctors. Please go check him,” she explained.

Ellie hesitated, glancing at the ER door. “Nancy, I’m just an intern in the plastic surgery department. I can’t treat him,” she said

Just then, the ER door opened, and Dr. Vance Tate, the chief, emerged with another doctor. “Ellie, don’t worry about the rules, Mr. Warren’s main injury is a cut on his forehead. It’s not goo serious. Your suturing skills are excellent. I trust you, Vance assured her.

Ellie was still reluctant to see Alex. “Dr. Tate, I’m just an intern,” she protested.

Vance pulled her aside. “Ellie, do you want to become a full–time staff member? If you handle this well and Alex recovers. I’ll make sure you get promoted early,” he offered.

She felt a spark of motivation and

Nancy and Vance. After quickly sanitizing and changing into scrubs, she stepped into the

tossed the medical scissors back onto the tray with a

got closer and said firmly.

her, and even with her face masked, he could tell she was frowning. “Who are you frowning at? If you don’t want to treat me, then leave.

Ellie confidently pressed him down onto the operating table.

lights overhead made Alex wince and clutch his head. “Easy

Alex’s injuries. The more he complained,

yelped, kicking the bed leg and sweating, “Are you even capable?” he demanded.

doing. “If you’re not satisfied, you can choose another doctor,” she said, turning to

back here,” Alex groaned, grabbing her arm with one hand while holding his head with the other.

shook off his hand. “You’ll need stitches, so brace yourself, she said.

at the mention of stitches, “What do you

exclaimed.

few stitches, no need for anesthesia,