Love's Tangled Web by Donna Taylor

Chapter 546

Before his imprisonment, Alex had gotten close with Ellie, and now that he was free after five long years, it was easy to think he would be eager to find a female companion.

Nancy said, “Alex, I understand the urgency, but if you’re looking for someone, make sure she’s trustworthy. Even if we’re not as wealthy as before, we still have a good standing in the Jaslands elite.

“You must not get involved with married women, and you especially can’t mess with a widow, do you understand?”

As Alex endured Nancy’s relentless lecture, his expression turned increasingly sullen. “Mom, with my looks, even if I weren’t the heir to the Warren family, women still throw themselves at me as soon as I walk out the door.”

He continued casually, “Even in my most desperate state, I wouldn’t think about bringing home a widow. I was just joking that day, and you took it seriously.”

Nancy let out a sigh of relief, feeling a weight lift at her son’s

casce.

“Don’t worry, Mom. I’m nobody’s backup plan. I have no interest in becoming a stepdad,” Alex added.

“That’s good to hear. I’ll make sure some young ladies get introduced to you; you should go on a few blind dates,” Nancy suggested, a hint of excitement in her voice.

the company, I’ll find someone on my own,” Alex replied dismissively, ushering Nancy toward the door.

care of and I

Alex added, pushing Barry out the door along with his

at the entrance, casting wary glances between the

her son tread down this path; she swore to keep a close watch on him. She was determined to find out exactly what

Rubbing her nose, she grabbed

help you clean up your new place that Whitney suggested you move into? You should stay there for a while,” Joanna said as

for that, Mom. The place has been renovated. I’ll head over tomorrow and tidy it up enough to live in,”

now, plus the new place is closer to the hospital, so your commute will be easier. It’ll also be more convenient once school starts for the kids,” Joanna

as I can,” Ellie promised before driving

just checked into the hospital and was feeling emotionally unstable. To ensure safety, Ellie and Mark

he called to say he had something unexpected come up and

patients and finding everything normal, Ellie went to the duty room to get some

passed without incident, and in the morning, as she prepared to hand over

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