Love's Tangled Web by Donna Taylor

Chapter 65

Chapter 65

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Ellie got off work and tried to push away all the bad thoughts swirling in her head. After a quick shower and a small bite to eat, she snuggled into bed to catch up on her reading.

Around nine in the evening, her phone rang. It was Alex. Remembering how he got hurt in the hospital while saving her, Ellie hesitated but answered the call.

“Where have you been?” Alex sounded really upset.

Ellie hesitated for a moment and replied honestly, “I just got home from work.”

“I got stabbed while trying to save you, and you’re just at home? You scatterbrained idiot! Get back here now!”

Ellie held the phone tightly, feeling the anger pouring through the screen.

“I can’t. I’m already in bed,” she said quickly before hanging up. Haley had misunderstood her today, and she didn’t want to stir up more trouble for herself.

call, Ellie lost her focus and couldn’t continue reading. Eventually, she dozed off, feeling all fuzzy when she suddenly sensed someone standing by

shot up, letting out a scream!

turned on the

she looked again, she’d practically rolled into the far corner

face.

and now he remembered

to eat!” Alex glared

“Alex, you’re with Haley now. Can’t you just stay away from

Haley has nothing to do with you! Hurry up and come over!”

into the kitchen to

cooking while Alex leaned against the kitchen door, complaining, “Is spaghetti all

the spaghetti and pulled

and this is what you’re giving me?” he

egg, then grabbed a tomato from the

up, she quickly reached for some greens too. This is all I

stood

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