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.

at the company, I’ll

take care of and I need

you should leave too,” Alex added, pushing Barry out

casting wary glances between the closed

watch on him. She was determined to find out exactly what her son had been doing.

sneezed. Rubbing her nose, she grabbed

to the hospital isn’t a solution. Do you want me to help you clean up your new place that Whitney suggested you move

I’ll head over tomorrow and tidy it up enough to live in,” Ellie assured her, offering a reassuring

is closer to the hospital, so your commute will be easier. It’ll also be more convenient once school starts for the kids,” Joanna pointed out, accompanying Ellie to the door.

as soon as I can,” Ellie

was feeling emotionally unstable. To ensure

supposed to be on duty that night, but he called to say he had something unexpected come up and asked Ellie to cover for him

went to the duty room to

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

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