Love's Tangled Web by Donna Taylor

Chapter 540

Chapter 540

When he was ruthless, it was deadly, and when he was being pretentious, it was even worse.

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“Could you at least bandage me?” Alex complained as Ellie hurrically wrapped his injury with just a few motions, irritation evident in his voice.

The heat makes it worse for healing.” Ellie replied hesitantly, as his wound was just a scratch.

“No way, you need to wrap it, he insisted. Seeing no other choice, Ellie complied and placed a band–aid over the cut. With their closeness, Alex stared intently at Ellie, his eyes sparkling with mischief.

“Alex, you scoundrell” Just as Ellie prepared to turn away, Diana suddenly appeared out of nowhere and kicked Alex from

behind.

evade the surprise attack. With Ellie’s startled yell, Alex stumbled forward, falling

just remain still. Seeing Ellie toppled over caught

his collar, Alex let out a low groan, yet instead of feeling hurt, she opened her eyes to find

up with one arm, drawing admiring whispers from the crowd around them. Hearing

Alex off to regain her position, but his grasp was firm. Gazing into

teased, “Am I

grip on her arms, playfullyjostling her. “Come

onlookers egged them on, Ellie wished she could disappear into the ground. “Still not speaking?” Alex held her firmly. starting to do one–handed

Diana, furious at Alex’s evident exploitation of Ellie’s

don’t worry; Mr. Warren

better.” Diana shot back, landing a quick jab to Barry eye,

You’re the best,” Ellie finally exclaimed, forced into praise as she gave in to the pressure.

Alex touched her side, causing her mind

leisurely view! Alex said, straightening his arm as Barry checked his bruise,

and hurried into the pharmacy. Alex continued to watch Ellie until she disappeared inside, unable to resist the temptation to smell his hand that had just held