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.

With Ellie’s startled yell, Alex stumbled forward, falling onto her and sending

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

a low groan, yet instead of feeling hurt, she opened her eyes to find herself being cradled securely in Alex’s strong arm, her

one arm, drawing admiring whispers from the crowd around them. Hearing the compliments, Ellie

push Alex off to regain her position, but his grasp was firm. Gazing into his teasing eyes, Ellie’s expression. darkened. “Let me get

“Am I impressive?”

grip on her arms, playfullyjostling her. “Come on,

the ground. “Still not speaking?” Alex held her firmly. starting to

exploitation of Ellie’s

don’t worry; Mr. Warren won’t harm

landing a quick jab to Barry eye, rendering

exclaimed, forced into praise as she gave in to

her side, causing her

me longer, why not come to my place for a more leisurely view! Alex said, straightening his arm as

to watch Ellie until she disappeared inside,