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.

you,” Ellie said as she pulled out her phone to

Ellie’s delicate hands, a mischievous glint appearing in his eyes as he asked, “Are you a

away and

me pick out a better–pedigreed cat as a token of your appreciation,” Alex suggested, looking deeply into Ellie’s eyes, “Will I hold

I

a bit cornered.

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

admitted defeat. I need to go; you can

your own.”

pick a female cat. She liked cute faces; he preferred sleek builds.

the cat’s eagerness to eat

treat me to a drink?” Ellie tried to leave again,

ran down his cheek as he continuously dabbed his face with a tissue, all while checking his hair in the reflection of

get something to drink, the suggested. She ordered three cups of freshly

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