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.

staring eye, making her jump and drop her phone on the

since after work! I’ve waited all night! I really need to

“You get what you pay for.” The phone Alex had

Ellie was about to hit the shower

phone and called the building management to report it. A few minutes later, Alex was fiddling

Why are you guys standing behind me in the

to break into their home,

left speechless.

later, Alex was pulled out of the police station by

“Mr. and

“What an idiot! Instead of sleeping, he’s over here messing with

stood

did you have tonight, son?! Is this because I watched too many horror movies while pregnant

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

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