Love's Tangled Web by Donna Taylor

Chapter 536

Ellie watched as Alex unleashed a series of well–aimed strikes against the vendor couple. She sighed and stared at Barry, who was hurrying toward them. She thought. After spending five years in prison, Alex’s temper hasn’t cooled a bit

Seeing Alex defend Ellie, Barry quickly rushed over to help. “How much did you pay for that?” Alex asked Ellie after subduing the couple, who were cowering and pleading for mercy

Ellie glanced down at the trampled pothos and replied. “Ten

“Pay her a hundred, you hear me?” With one foot pressing down on the man’s groin, Alex applied pressure. The woman scrambled to pay.

After a moment of hesitation, Ellic accepted the money. Once Alex finally let the man go, she urged the two girls to leave quickly. “Thank you,” she called back to Alex as she made her way out.

Thelped you, don’t you want to return the favor?” Alex caught up with her, tilting his head as he studied her face.

Ellie paused and glanced at Barry. Although she was sure Alex had forgotten her, everyone around him still rememb d what had happened between them.

If someone brought it up in front of Alex, he might lose control again.

as she pulled

gaze lingered on Ellie’s delicate hands, a mischievous glint appearing in his eyes as he asked, “Are you a vet?”

put her phone away and corrected him, “I can treat both human and animal ailments.”

appreciation,” Alex suggested, looking deeply into Ellie’s eyes, “Will I hold your hand and lead

I

time, feeling a bit cornered. “Let’s go,” she mattered reluctantly.

able to keep her eyes open, she trudged after Alex, fighting to keep her eyelids

and drowsy, she finally admitted defeat. I need to go;

your own.”

liked cute faces; he preferred sleek builds. She valued purity; he complained

about temperament; he objected to the cat’s eagerness to

I expect you to treat me to a drink?”

rolled up to his forearms, and beads of perspiration ran down his cheek as he continuously dabbed his face with a tissue, all while checking his hair in the

to drink, the suggested. She ordered three cups

to drinking on the go, wait until I finish, Alex remarked and intercepted her