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.

ง

80%

+13

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

left Ellie’s lips, Alex felt a sharp pang in

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

the computer. Without a word, he took out an unopened gift box from his pocket. “You left your Bluetooth earphones at home, so I bought you a new pair.”

even 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.”

was icy as she looked at the computer screen. “If you’re here to pick on me, just go

don’t have any such intentions!” Alex nearly lost his

the screen, while Alex stood, towering over her. His intense, but Ellie wouldn’t

gaze

was

could feel Alex’s burning gaze on her, but she didn’t want to acknowledge it. She refused to see the emotions he was

he noticed her indifference. His grip on the Bluetooth earphones in his hand became painfully tight, his fingers trembling slightly.

deep–set eyes were clouded with 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 to

voice came from behind. Alex froze. He paused for a

he had

Wed, Feb 12