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.

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

realize that Alex would just remain still. Seeing Ellie toppled over caught her

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

from the crowd around them. Hearing the compliments, Ellie

his grasp was firm. Gazing into his teasing eyes,

teased, “Am

arms, playfullyjostling her. “Come on, tell me, am I impressive?”

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

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

worry;

quick jab to Barry

forced into praise as she gave

touched her side, causing her mind to

you want 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 at Ellie filled with

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