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.

the subsequent slap.

morning, Ellie was at work when a patient walked into her office.

man was fully disguised with a hat, sunglasses, and a mask. She couldn’t help

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

wildly. She thought, ‘No way! Could this be the same guy?‘

fault for being a creep. You deserved it!” Ellie shook off the man’s grip. “If you come any closer, I’m calling the police!”

the desk. “Hear my name! I’m Justin Warren. You’re the

at Justin’s smug face, surprised to learn that he was also surnamed

from his forehead and said “Look at what you did! You messed up my

gave her a pointed look. “So, how are you going to compensate me for this?”

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

slowly darkened, and she slumped in her chair, deflated. “Why don’t you just sue me? My dad just passed away, and the family is buried in debt. I’m just a small–town girl with a tiny paycheck. I

a skeptical look. “Is that true?”

Ellie nodded vigorously.

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Wed, Feb 12

Chapter 297