Love's Tangled Web by Donna Taylor

Chapter 175

Alex still had the apple in his mouth, and blood was pouring from his forehead as he stared intensely at Ellie.

In the next moment, the apple slipped from his hand, and without warning, he fell right into Ellie’s arms. Alex probably never thought he’d end up in Ellie’s arms in his lifetime.

Startled, Ellie quickly threw the rock aside and pushed Alex away. With a thud, Alex fell onto the rock, hitting his head hard once again.

Ellie checked Alex’s breath and listened to his heartbeat in a hurry. Then she quickly pulled the phone from the pocket of Alex’s suit pants and darted to the side to make a call.

Ellie didn’t know much, but she did know Alex was tough. Not only did he work out regularly, but he also went through regular combat, shooting, and anti–terrorist simulation training. To Alex, this was a minor concussion.

In the early hours at Jaslands Hospital, Alex woke up to a few gloomy faces–his parents, Ellie, and Aaron. His gaze locked on Ellie, and Alex was so angry that he gritted his teeth. He wished he could kill Ellie with a look.

hadn’t been the one who whacked Alex on the head. Fighting off a headache as he got up, Alex noticed Ellie standing there casually, not even bothering to help him after knocking him out. Irritated, he muttered, “Is everyone standing around here planning my memorial service?”

how he got back or why his head was

to the bedside and slapped Alex. “A memorial? Do you think I’ll trouble myself to hold a memorial

speechless. Aaron pulled Ellie back to make some room

Alex noticed Ellie retreating further and became even

after what you did to your sister,

been sterile for over twenty years. How could I have a

Aaron, and the siblings subtly moved two steps back.

is about your age and already has goals and a career. And Ellie, she’s so young and can balance work and grad school. But you? You’re always wasting money and doing

I wasted your money?” Alex jumped out of bed. “Aside from the 300 million you gave me in freshman

I knew you were going to be such a jerk, I should have strangled you at birth! Why don’t you give back the 300 million

a bank statement on his phone and showed it to his parents. “Double what you gave