Love's Tangled Web by Donna Taylor

Chapter 498

“Throat slitting?” The two words escaped Alex’s lips through gritted teeth. His voice came out as if forced from the depths of his chest. Just the thought of a sharp blade slicing through Ellie’s neck sent tremors racing through his heart.

He didn’t go into Ellie’s hospital room. Instead, Alex chose to quietly observe from the window. When Aaron walked out and noticed Alex at the entrance, he discreetly stopped in his tracks.

“Thank you, Barry, for today,” Aaron said politely.

Barry replied, “You’re too kind, Aaron. It was Mr. Warren’s order.”

“Thank you, Mr. Warren,” Aaron acknowledged, glancing at Alex. Although he didn’t want to engage further with Alex, he couldn’t stop thinking about what could have happened if Barry hadn’t been watching over his sister today.

his insistence. Alex stepped closer and

stay tonight,” Aaron insisted firmly. Alex gave one last look at Ellie in her hospital

she knew Barry was with the Warren family’s bodyguards protecting her, she

could have killed her. As memories of Ethan’s hateful stare played in her mind, Ellie quietly shut her eyes.

touched her own neck, still feeling

police will catch him soon,” Lacey reassured her,

Ellie gently stroked her abdomen. “It’s just a small wound, no need for an exam,” she replied, trying to sound nonchalant. “I’m

everyone would find out about her pregnancy. Alex would surely hear about it too, which

stood up and left the room. Alex moved closer to Ellie’s bedside, studying her carefully. A long silence fell between them, and