Love's Tangled Web by Donna Taylor

Chapter 117

Chapter 117

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Underneath an abandoned bridge several miles from the hospital, Ellie looked around fearfully. Besides the two men who had kidnapped her, a few homeless people were staring at her with predatory eyes.

Broken tents and mats were scattered messily under the bridge, likely serving as the base for these people. Those gathered here were notorious for their violent clashes, drug use, and diseases. In a place like this, even the police specially avoid it at night–no one was going to come to rescue her.

Seeing two men coming at her with evil intent, Ellie fumbled behind her frantically and finally clutched a small dry twig in her hand.

in close with vulgar words, she jabbed the twig hard into his eye. Instantly, a scream echoed under

fell to the ground. As

defend herself. Just then, she heard a muffled

Tears instantly welled up in her eyes, and she was shocked

When she was with the Warren family, she had taken self–defense classes with Alex for several years, and he had taught her mostly shooting. With a loud bang,

thugs swung sticks at Ellie, and Alex jumped in front and shielded her with his arms. She

as they were about to

supporting the back of her head, he pressed her against him.

fear, and Alex lowered his chin to rest on her shoulder. “As long as I’m alive, no one can touch you.