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.

met a staring eye, making her jump and drop

since after work! I’ve waited all night! I really need to use the bathroom!” Alex’s

get what you pay for.” The phone Alex had bought her was surprisingly durable, holding up well compared to others.

to hit the shower

report it. A few minutes later, Alex was fiddling with the code to her front door when the apartment security, accompanied by the police, showed up behind

Why are you guys standing behind me in

security guard replied, “A resident reported someone trying to break into their home, sir. You’ll

left speechless.

out of the police

rushed forward. “Mr. and Mrs.,

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

butler stood

at her son, launching into a scolding. “You have the police right behind you, and you still ask why they’re there? How many drinks did you have tonight, son?! Is this because I watched too many horror movies while pregnant with you, or did the doctor drop you on your head?

early meeting tomorrow, so I’m heading to bed now,” Alex

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