Love's Tangled Web by Donna Taylor

Chapter 372

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Hearing footsteps, Alex quickly yanked off his jacket. Their eyes locked, and he stood up fast. But after crouching for too long, his legs felt numb and wobbly. He reached out toward Ellie. “My legs are all tingly.”

“Oh,” Ellie said, subtly taking a step back.

Alex tried to grab Ellie but missed, losing his balance and crashing down right in front of her.

Ellie bent down to pick up two shopping bags and went to open the door.

“Bang!” The door slammed shut, and Alex turned around.

Ellie stepped inside and locked the door, leaving him outside.

After a moment, Alex shook it off and banged on the door. “Ellie, open up! We need to talk!”

Ellie switched into her slippers, leaning against the shoe rack, listening to Alex yelling outside. She frowned but didn’t respond. Eventually, the noise died down.

Ellie suddenly met a staring eye, making her jump and drop her phone

been waiting for you since after work! I’ve waited all night!

pay for.” The phone Alex had bought her was surprisingly durable, holding up

shower and unwind, the door’s keypad lock started beeping!

A few minutes later, Alex was fiddling with the code

you guys standing behind me in

“A resident reported someone trying to break into their home, sir. You’ll need to come with us.”

was left

later, Alex was pulled out

forward. “Mr. and Mrs., is your son

was stormy. “What an idiot! Instead of sleeping, he’s over here messing with someone’s door code and gets caught by

stood in stunned silence.

tonight, son?! Is this because I watched too many horror movies while pregnant with you, or did the doctor drop you on your head? When are you

have an early meeting tomorrow, so I’m heading to bed now,” Alex retorted, tired of his parents‘ lecturing, and turned to leave.

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