Love's Tangled Web by Donna Taylor

Chapter 470

“Let go!” Alex broke free from Layton’s grip and marched towards Ellie.

At that very moment. Aaron walked in through the restaurant door. Seeing Alex heading towards Ellie, he darkened his face instantly.

Diana kept her head turned, staring at the door. When she saw Aaron come in, she was so scared that she jumped up and

ran.

So focused was she on watching Aaron that she didn’t notice the person behind her. She turned around and bumped straight into Alex’s chest, letting out a yelp of pain.

The next second, Diana was used as a shield by Alex and was pushed right in front of Aaron. “You little scum, Alex!” Diana shouted as she stumbled towards Aaron, calling Alex a jerk.

Aaron watched as Alex approached Ellie but was forced to halt and catch Diana.

had already risen from her seat. Without a word, he grasped her hands to inspect her wrists for any injuries. Upon seeing

as she tucked her chin and hid

the moment, Ellie wrenched her hands free from Alex’s grasp and darted over to Aaron’s side. She didn’t want to see Alex,

Diana said, slipping away like an eel,

stopping Diana. He cast a glance at Alex

blankly at Ellie’s resolute figure as she walked away.

Ellie pull out a wet wipe and continuously scrubbing the hands he had held as she walked, Alex felt as

wouldn’t even say a word to him, didn’t even want to glance at him. Snapping out of his thoughts, Alex gave Lacey a warning glance and dragged

if you’re looking for trouble, don’t drag me down with you,” Layton said

by her bedside, startling her awake with a shiver. Seeing Alex in his black pants and shirt, his eyes red, standing by her bed, Ellie instinctively moved to the other side of the bed.

mouth. Kneeling on the bed, he muffled his voice, saying, “Ellie, don’t shout. I just want to talk; I

toward the balcony and reluctantly nodded.

her. She sat on the bed, her head hanging down, while Alex knelt beside