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 onto her and sending them both down onto the pavement.

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

low groan, yet instead of feeling hurt, she opened her

admiring whispers from the crowd around them. Hearing the compliments, Ellie snapped back to

but his grasp was firm. Gazing into his

teased, “Am I

silent. Alex tightened his grip on her arms,

disappear into the ground.

at Alex’s evident exploitation of Ellie’s situation, rolled up her sleeves to

Grant, don’t worry; Mr. Warren won’t harm

no better.” Diana shot back, landing a quick jab

forced into praise as she gave in to the pressure.

Alex touched her side, causing

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

watch Ellie until she disappeared inside, unable to resist the temptation to