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.

Ellie couldn’t turn in time, nor could Alex evade the surprise attack. With Ellie’s startled yell, Alex stumbled forward, falling

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

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

the crowd around them. Hearing the compliments,

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

teased, “Am I

his grip on her arms,

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

Alex’s evident exploitation of Ellie’s situation, rolled

“Ms. Grant, don’t worry;

no better.” Diana shot back, landing a quick

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

Alex released Ellie. 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, his gaze

arm and hurried into the pharmacy. Alex continued to watch Ellie until