Love's Tangled Web by Donna Taylor

Chapter 118

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Alex’s voice was rough, but his touch was surprisingly gentle as he wiped away Ellie’s tears. “Are you still going to keep treating me like a stranger?” he asked, his voice softer than he realized.

Ellie lowered her gaze and stayed silent, her tears flowing even more.

“Hop on,” Alex said, crouching down to give Ellie a piggyback ride.

Ellie tugged at him to get up. “You’re hurt. I can walk by myself, she insisted.

Alex gently tapped Ellie’s ankle. “Hop on. If you walk barefoot, you’ll end up hurting your feet.”

Ellie looked down and noticed she was missing a shoe.

Then, Alex carried Ellie on his back and got them out of there. To avoid getting chased and retaliated against by those guys, he took her to a nearby hotel.

only one room left, he insisted on using his ID to book it. Once inside, he

the bed’s edge. He knelt on the

you realize how serious the consequences would have been if I hadn’t

next moment, without any warning, he fell

him down on the bed, her heart sinking at the sight of dried blood covering half his face. Tears streamed down her

the front desk for some medical supplies. Then, kneeling beside him, she began to

held her close and reassured her that as long as he was alive, no one would harm her; and how he kept carrying her despite bleeding, even when

loved was like quitting smoking; there were no shortcuts, only the need to endure. She was doing fine, but why did he have to come here and disturb her heart

with a splitting headache. When he saw Ellie

he carefully got out of bed, picked her up, and gently laid her on it. After checking the injury on her foot, he headed

her sleep. Sitting on the edge

as she slept, Alex couldn’t help reaching out to gently touch

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Chapter 118