Love's Tangled Web by Donna Taylor

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A few hours later, Alex woke up in his ward. He glanced around at Barry and Layton standing by the bed, tilted his head, and scanned the room. “Who called the doctor?”

Barry, eyeing Alex who looked like a complete wreck from head to toe, spoke quietly, “Mr. Warren, I was the one who found you.”

Alex’s head, which had been tilted in annoyance, immediately dropped back onto the pillow. He closed his eyes and just lay there, utterly defeated.

Layton couldn’t help himself and spoke up, noticing how disheveled Alex looked. “You don’t seriously think Ellie called the doctor for you, do you?”

“Where is she?!” Alex snapped his eyes open and glared at Layton

Barry said, “Ms. Thompson is off work for the day.”

Alex slammed his fist down on the bed, clearly frustrated.

Barry and Layton exchanged a glance. Layton raised an eyebrow and said, “You were covered in cactus needles, bro. What did you do to Ellie to make her treat you like this?”

Alex met Layton’s curious gaze and slowly withdrew his own. Last night, he hugged and kissed Ellie, only to get slapped, hit on the head, and–of all things–bitten.

Alex instinctively rubbed the spot on his chest where Ellie had bitten him, still feeling the lingering pain. His chest and neck, where the cactus had pricked him, itched and stung. It was clear she must have wanted to drive him away with a cactus.

Barry cautiously said, “Mr. Warren, it looks like you’ve been pricked pretty badly by a cactus. Should I call the doctor?” “No need! Let me die!” Alex lay stiffly on the bed, his tone sharp.

Just then, Nancy pushed the door open and heard Alex’s reckless words. “Do you dare to say that to Mr. Thompson?” she shot back at him.

Hearing Nancy’s voice, Alex immediately lost all the swagger he had a moment ago. Thoughts of Ellie’s father made him wilt. “What will Ellie do if I die?” he muttered, sounding defeated

Before he could finish his sentence, Nancy sneered and said, “You can do whatever you want. It has nothing to do with Ellie.”

Layton chimed in with a smirk, “If you really died, the one who would benefit the most would be Ellie!”

“Shut up!” Alex shot Layton a warning glare, his heart aching.

hospital, unconscious and here you are, promising to take good care of the company, but the moment you see Ellie, you’re like a lost soul following her

by the bed, pointing at Alex, scolding him. “Look at you now. I’m embarrassed for you!”

to hide. “Since you guys

me to it.

going to the office doesn’t mean I’m not working. The projects are in progress,

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it. “What about tomorrow’s

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need to face anyone? I have my private elevator, and I’ll

with anger as she gritted her teeth “Fine! From now on, I’m done dealing with you!” With that, she

the door, and after a moment, he couldn’t help but mutter, “She’s still throwing tantrums. I’m also done

remained silent.

the words. Finally, he sighed and said, “Just tell her I’m dying and she needs

stared at him. “You’re

Barry walking in, leading a doctor. Alex immediately recognized the guy–the

Ellie had just gotten off work and returned to her apartment. She was surprised to find Diana there, along with a middle–aged woman she didn’t recognize. “Enjoy your meal. I’m leaving,” the woman

turned to Joanna. “Mom, who is she?”

to grab some dishes from the kitchen. Diana tugged at Ellie’s sleeve and whispered, “She’s here to

help set

quickly explained “She’s just a neighbor from downstairs.”

but she hadn’t interacted with the neighbors much. Since Joanna and Aaron moved in a couple of months ago,

Joanna, unable to hold back her curiosity.

bit, and when she heard Aaron’s story, she insisted

turned serious. “Mom, I’m not interested in this right now. Next time, just visit her and politely decline. Don’t waste your time

than anyone. While the gesture was kind, they needed to have some

Thompson,”

you want to eat fish next time, just call me. I’ll buy it for you. You don’t need to

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