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.

guard, Ellie couldn’t turn in time, nor could Alex evade the surprise attack. With Ellie’s startled yell, Alex stumbled forward, falling onto her and sending them both

Alex would just remain still. Seeing Ellie toppled over caught her off guard, she

feeling hurt, she opened her eyes to find herself

from the crowd around them. Hearing the compliments, Ellie snapped

tried to push Alex off to regain her position, but his grasp was firm. Gazing into his teasing eyes, Ellie’s expression.

“Am I impressive?”

his grip on her arms, playfullyjostling her.

the ground. “Still not

a jerk!” Diana, furious at Alex’s evident exploitation of Ellie’s situation, rolled up her sleeves to intervene.

“Ms. Grant, don’t worry; Mr. Warren won’t harm Ms. Thompson.”

Diana shot back, landing a quick

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

Alex released Ellie. Alex touched her side, causing her

leisurely view! Alex

shified quickly as she grabbed Diana’s arm and hurried into the pharmacy. Alex continued to watch Ellie until she disappeared inside, unable to resist the temptation to smell his hand