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.

Ellie’s attention. She felt a spark of

scrubs, she stepped into

she approached, Alex tossed the medical scissors back onto the tray

got closer and said

tell she was frowning. “Who are you frowning at? If you don’t want to treat

pressed him down onto the operating table.

Alex wince and clutch

and meticulous as she examined Alex’s injuries. The more he

the bed leg and sweating, “Are you even capable?” he

stopped what she was doing. “If you’re not satisfied, you can

with one hand while holding his head

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

stitches, “What do you mean ‘brace yourself?

exclaimed.

a few stitches, no need for anesthesia, Ellie replied nonchalantly.