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.

on dresses with Nancy that morning, Ellie

Western restaurant near the city center, Mark extended his

no just yet. Although the initial setup for the hospital is mostly done, it will still take two to three years before it’s fully operational. You have plenty of time to think it over.”

I can work for you, just not as an investor. I really don’t have the capital,” Ellie replied, projecting an air of confidence, even though she felt

earned his PhD during her college years and held a prestigious position

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

hospital he was setting up was located on the busiest commercial street in Jaslands, and rumors had it that the land was a gift from his grandfather.

to make money, but she had no idea to yield the funds

about losing money, you can take a technical stake. If it flops, it’s on me, but

the season, Mark smiled, his warmth and charm

matter how desperate she was for money, she couldn’t exploit someone else’s

about it later,” Mark said, serving her delicately with

Ellie smiled for a rare moment, taking the snack he offered. But just as she took a bite, she spotted Alex.

politely to