Love's Tangled Web by Donna Taylor

Chapter 297

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Ellie turned her head away, dodging Alex’s warm breath and holding back any response.

Alex remained in that position, not letting her go. This was the closest he had been to her in over half a month. He could smell the shampoo in her hair and feel the unique scent on her body,

He stared straight into Ellie’s eyes with tenderness. His gaze flickered with affection that seemed ready to spill over as if trying to pull her into the depths of his eyes.

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Those mixed emotions inside him took on a hint of unsettling intensity. His focus shifted to Ellie’s lips. He swallowed, and the restlessness deep inside him grew more apparent. His breathing quickened, and he couldn’t help following the warmth of Ellie’s breath, leaning in closer.

Ellie heard the man’s footsteps fade away, and she raised her hand to slap Alex across the face. She then pushed him away, wrapped herself tightly in her down jacket, and ran off in the opposite direction.

Alex was jolted awake by the slap. Seeing Ellie leave, he raised his hand to touch the side of his face where she had slapped him, his eyes

darkening.

subsequent slap. He quickly turned around, pretending

morning, Ellie was at work when a patient

the man was fully disguised with a hat, sunglasses, and a

finally got you!” The man suddenly leaped up from his chair, grabbing Ellie’s arm with one hand while removing his disguise with

Ellie’s heart pounded wildly. She thought, ‘No

off the man’s grip. “If you come

the large scar on his forehead and slammed his hand on the desk. “Hear my name! I’m Justin Warren. You’re the one

Justin’s smug face, surprised to learn that

forehead and said “Look at what you did! You messed up my face! Do you know how much this

a pointed look. “So, how are you going to compensate

froze, thinking, ‘Come on, another one I can’t afford to mess with! Why does this keep

away, and

skeptical look.

Ellie nodded vigorously.

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Wed, Feb 12

Chapter 297