Love's Tangled Web by Donna Taylor

Chapter 545

Chapter 545

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“That little widow dares to hang up on me,” muttered Alex, sprawled out on the couch in his white bathrobe, his eyes glued to his phone.

The sash around his waist was loosely tied, and water droplets from his tousled hair trickled down his forehead, rolling down to his exposed chest.

A scar across his forehead, a reminder of a mischievous encounter with Ellie, added a wild charm to his otherwise relaxed and rakish look.

“Mr. Warren, dinner is served, Barry announced as he walked in from the dining room, noticing Alex loung! couch, absorbed in his phone.

in the

“Come pick me up at eleven tomorrow morning,” Alex replied, still not moving from his comforts position on the couch

when Barry left.

Thinking about Alex’s five years in prison, Barry figured it was only natural for him to enjoy a little fun now that he could finally interact with women again.

Just as he was about to enter the elevator, he was startled by a figure that appeared in front of him.

the furious Nancy standing at the door, looking as though she had materialized out of

up to lately,” Nancy demanded, her

a few board members and the vice president,” Barry replied

cover for him.” Nancy stepped closer and Barry instinctively

not like he’s been at the office, and he hasn’t brought back a girlfriend. He’s been out of touch. He’s not really working.

Alex was caught up in flirting with

hasn’t really gotten involved with some widow, has

a son better than his mother, and Nancy was proof of that. “M–Mrs. Warren- Barry stuttered, tongue–tied and unable to finish

grew as Barry’s reaction spurred her on. Turning with determination heels clicking sharply, Nancy stormed toward the door, frustration radiating off her as she nearly

hell? Who’s there?” Alex’s annoyed voice came from inside the apartment are

hand raised to strike, while Alex ducked back, instinctively avoiding her.

way too old for this. Can’t you just state your business without being so impulsive?” Alex retreated

your face?” Nancy’s attention fell on the noticeable wound marring her son’s handsome features. instantly cooling her anger.

accident, Alex replied, brushing his fingers against the small scratch Ellie had given him with her key.

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scrutinizing gaze toward Barry, who was breathing slowly.

up.” Nancy and Alex said simultaneously,

heavy heart, Alex approached his Mom, bracing himself for what