Love's Tangled Web by Donna Taylor

Chapter 290

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Ellie followed Joanna out of the room. Alex trailed behind his parents, who had already entered the living room. After everything that happened, the reunion of the two families felt a bit awkward, especially for Alex’s parents.

Having not seen each other for over half a month, Alex’s left ring finger was still bandaged. He wore black trousers with a white turtleneck sweater, topped with a long black trench coat, giving him a more mature look.

His face was serious, and his eyes, fixed on Ellie, showed a mix of emotions churning inside him. For more than half a month, he had been on the edge of madness, staying away from her.

Unable to hold back any longer, he followed her from a distance, watching her closely. But she seemed as troubled as ever. The urge to rush forward and hug her tightly grew stronger; Alex fought hard to control the impulse to approach her.

it seem a bit strange?” Diana whispered to Lacey as they leaned against the doorframe of

quietly observed Alex before pulling Diana back. “I’ve seen that look before. It’s the kind of gaze men give before going to bed with a woman in

someone but can’t tell anyone; could it be Ellie?” “Impossible,” Diana quickly replied. “If he really liked

countered, “What’s impossible? He’s unpredictable, and his mindset

by Lacey. “You might be right, but Alex isn’t good enough for Ellie. We should find

outside and see,” Diana said, grabbing a stool

and one short sofa. Joanna sat in the

tall and stiff like a pillar, she politely

her standing quietly behind Joanna, hesitant to step forward. Just then, the front door swung open, and

the room and realized there were no other spots available, making a face as she set her stool down. She tapped it, tugging at Aaron’s pant

looked down and briefly made eye contact with Diana. After

said, pulling Diana back toward Ellie’s