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.

and the subsequent slap. He quickly turned

next morning, Ellie was at work when a patient walked

said, noticing the man was fully disguised with a hat, sunglasses, and a mask. She couldn’t help but glance at him

The man suddenly leaped up from his chair, grabbing Ellie’s

scar on the man’s forehead, Ellie’s heart pounded wildly. She thought, ‘No way! Could this be the same

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

scar on his forehead and slammed his hand on the desk. “Hear my name! I’m Justin Warren. You’re the one who blocked me from escaping, so I just took you into the room accidentally. Was

to learn that he was also surnamed Warren.

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

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

can’t afford to mess with! Why does this

you just sue me? My dad just passed away, and the family is buried

a skeptical look. “Is that true?”

Ellie nodded vigorously.

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Chapter 297