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 a patient’s

those cold words left Ellie’s lips, Alex felt a sharp

holding. He couldn’t help but glance at Alex for a

out an unopened gift box

glance at him as she turned on her computer. She deliberately changed the topic. “As for Justin’s injury, we’ve already settled things privately. His wound is

scar.”

screen. “If you’re here to pick on

intentions!” Alex nearly lost his composure

a desk between them. Ellie’s eyes were fixed on the screen, while Alex stood, towering over her. His intense, but Ellie

gaze

was

on her, but she didn’t want to acknowledge it. She refused to see the emotions he

chest tightened when he noticed her indifference. His grip on the Bluetooth earphones in his hand became painfully tight, his fingers

for a moment, he opened his mouth to speak but couldn’t find the words. Struggling to maintain

voice came from behind. Alex froze. He paused for a few seconds before opening the door to the

he had carefully bought for Ellie were now carelessly tossed into the trash, a clear sign of her

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