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.

company, I’ll find someone on

of and I need to rest early. You should head home and take

Alex added, pushing Barry out the door along with his Mom.

declared firmly, standing at the entrance, casting wary glances

keep a close watch on him. She was determined to find out

suddenly sneezed. Rubbing her nose,

running back and forth to the hospital isn’t a solution. Do you want me to help you clean up your new place that Whitney suggested you move into? You should stay

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

be easier. It’ll also be more convenient once school starts for the kids,” Joanna pointed out, accompanying Ellie to

as soon as I can,” Ellie promised before driving

emotionally unstable. To ensure safety, Ellie and Mark had

night, but he called to say he had something unexpected come up

finding everything normal, Ellie went to the duty room

in the morning, as she prepared to hand over her shift to Mark and tidy

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