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.

blind dates? Once I handle some issues at the company, I’ll find someone on my own,” Alex replied dismissively, ushering Nancy toward the door.

take care of and I need to rest early. You

Alex added, pushing Barry out the door along

casting

path; she swore to keep a close watch on him. She was determined to find out exactly what her son had been doing. Nancy thought, ‘Not another Ellie; I

sneezed. Rubbing her nose, she grabbed a

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

been renovated. I’ll head over tomorrow and tidy it up enough to live in,” Ellie

so your commute will be easier. It’ll also be more convenient once

as I can,” Ellie promised before driving off

and was feeling emotionally unstable. To ensure safety, Ellie and Mark had arranged to alternate shifts.

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

finding everything normal, Ellie went to the duty

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

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