Love's Tangled Web by Donna Taylor

Chapter 509

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Fresh blood continued to flow from his wounds, but Alex paid no attention. He rushed through the store searching for items he wanted to give Ellie. Surely, she was expecting a girl. He piled up pink baby clothes and tiny dresses from the shelves.

‘But what if it’s a boy?‘ He quickly grabbed a few white onesies and baby bottles. ‘She must be going through a tough time during her pregnancy. I wonder if her feet are swollen.‘

Alex tirelessly grabbed maternity clothes, comfy shoes, and even a massage chair. Within moments, he held a massive bundle in his arms. He kept reaching for more items, causing some to tip over.

When he couldn’t find a bag, he grabbed a baby blanket from a shelf above to wrap everything up. He spotted a small drum resting on a stroller–a little toy. He quickly stuffed the drum into his pocket and dashed out into the rain.

stood motionless in the garden, gazing at the front door. Her thoughts broke when

pulled at her arm, but Ellie wouldn’t move. It wasn’t until Joanna came outside that Ellie

little red drum from his

wind of his presence and were closing in; he was short on time. Due to excessive exertion, he accidentally worsened his injuries, blood dripping down his arm

oblivious to his pain. He grabbed the gate of the Thompson residence, shaking it

one arm

a look at her, and then

and injured, his climb slowed. Just as he was about to leap inside, he was hit by

he held. The red drum fell

his left hand while his elbow cradled two tiny garments and a pair of flat shoes meant

left unspoken. Soon, both he and