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.

Alex approached Ellie, she had already risen from her seat. Without a word, he grasped her hands to inspect her wrists for any injuries. Upon seeing her unmarred wrists, Alex’s face darkened as his gaze

tucked her chin and

darted over to

I’m outta here,” Diana said, slipping away like

He cast a

blankly at Ellie’s resolute

a wet wipe and continuously scrubbing the hands he had held as she walked, Alex felt as if something was lodging in his

She wouldn’t even say a word to him, didn’t even want to glance at him. Snapping out of his thoughts, Alex

Layton said as Alex

West Suburb No. 7, Ellie was asleep when she sensed a figure by her bedside, startling her awake with a shiver. Seeing Alex

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

discreetly glanced toward the balcony

nod, Alex slowly released her. She sat on the bed, her head hanging