Love's Tangled Web by Donna Taylor

Chapter 405

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Alex didn’t speak and Ellie was happy to keep quiet. She sat on the edge of the bed and began to remove the bandage from

Alex’s calf.

The room fell into a long silence.

Alex watched as Ellie skillfully re–bandaged his leg. As Ellie was about to leave, his gaze sharpened. He suddenly grabbed Ellie’s wrist and pulled her into his arms. Before Ellie could struggle, he flipped her over and pressed her beneath him.

As soon as he touched her, he couldn’t help but want to get closer. In this ambiguous position, he whispered in her ear. “Don’t go. Talk to me.”

“Let go of me. Grandpa’s still waiting for me downstairs.” Ellie turned her head, dodging Alex’s scorching breath.

“I just asked. Grandpa’s not awake yet. Stay and talk with me for a while.” Alex’s lips grazed Ellie’s neck. His low voice held a hint of gentleness and a trace of seduction. “Stay the night. I…”

Before Alex could finish his sentence, a loud “thud” came from the door. Ellie seized the opportunity to roll out of bed.

Barry stood frozen in the hallway, clutching his bruised head against the wall, not daring to breathe.

Seeing Ellie leave, Barry steeled himself and entered the room.

murderous gaze, Barry quickly

teeth and said, “Go ahead.”

in the bar was Mr. Griffith’s son,”

Barry and

received confirmation from Yorksure that Haley is indeed deceased. And the third paternity test we ran on Quinlee came back. Quinlee’s the Janssen family’s

hand impatiently and Barry quickly left the

hopped around for a long time but didn’t see

over to help him. “Mr. Warren, please

the railing. He frowned and

room and sent a message to

frowned, annoyed at seeing Alex hopping around the living room. “Ellie is back. Go wash your hands and get ready

that Ellie was back, Alex hopped to

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door, she saw Alex standing by the shoe cabinet.