Love's Tangled Web by Donna Taylor

Chapter 169

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Just as they were at a standstill, an abrupt ringtone broke the tension between them. Alex let go of Ellie to answer the call, and she hurriedly slid the door shut behind her.

“Even if you’re not feeling well, don’t just take any meds!” Alex’s voice was full of urgency and concern. “I’ll be back soon!”

Seeing the worry on Alex’s face and the evident concern in his tone, Ellie turned her back on him.

After hanging up, Alex looked at Ellie, who was quietly standing by the door with her back to him, her slender figure rigid and distant.

Even from behind, he could sense her icy demeanor.

His heart tightened as if something was lodged in his throat, making it difficult to speak. Just then, his phone buzzed again, prompting him to turn and leave.

A few days later, with just three days left until the family banquet organized by the Warrens, Ellie askes for leave to prepare.

dresses with Nancy

restaurant near the city center, Mark

will still take two to three years before it’s fully operational. You

an investor. I really don’t have the capital,” Ellie replied, projecting an air of

had already earned his PhD during her college years and held

him out, but he was quite laid–back, performing only one surgery a week

and rumors had it that the land was

had no idea to yield the funds

he said, “If you’re worried about losing money, you can take a technical stake. If it flops, it’s on me, but if it makes

perfect for the

cup tightly, feeling a sense of panic. No matter how desperate she was for money, she couldn’t exploit someone else’s hard work without putting in her own effort.

can think about it later,” Mark said, serving her delicately with shared utensils.

he offered.

stood up politely