Love's Tangled Web by Donna Taylor

Chapter 299

Without a hint of reaction, she quickly averted her gaze and pretended she hadn’t seen him.

Alex stopped in front of Ellie, keeping a distance from her.

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He looked at her indifferent face, and for a moment, he struggled to hold himself back. He wanted to call her name, to rush forward and pull her away like he used to. However, he couldn’t

His throat tightened painfully, and his mind was in turmoil. When he saw that Ellie hadn’t spared him a single glance, he finally broke the silence. “Dr. Thompson, would it be possible to schedule a time?” he asked in a hesitant tone.

Mark, who had been quietly observing, gave Ellie a casual look before smiling and speaking, “Go ahead. I’ll send the information to you later.”

Mark nodded to Alex and, picking up on the situation, decided to leave. However, Leonard, unaware of the tension, turned to Ellie. “Dr. Thompson, is he a friend of yours?”

just

left Ellie’s lips, Alex felt

you then,” Leonard said, handing Ellie the cactus he had been holding. He couldn’t help but glance at Alex for a

Ellie into the office, silently watching as she placed the cactus beside the computer. Without a word, he took out an unopened gift box

She deliberately changed the topic. “As for Justin’s injury, we’ve already settled things privately. His

scar.”

the computer screen. “If you’re here to pick on

such intentions!” Alex

towering over her. His intense, but Ellie wouldn’t look up. “If there’s nothing else, please leave. I still have work to

gaze

was

want to acknowledge it. She

when he noticed her indifference. His grip on the Bluetooth earphones

mixed emotions, and for a moment, he opened his mouth to speak but couldn’t find the words. Struggling to maintain control, he placed the earphones on her desk and turned

with you,” Ellie’s cold voice came from behind. Alex froze. He paused for

bin made Alex turn around. The Bluetooth earphones he had carefully bought for Ellie were now carelessly tossed into the trash, a clear sign of her disdain.

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