Love's Tangled Web by Donna Taylor

Chapter 560

Nancy’s reaction shocked the young man next to Alex. He grew even more alarmed when Ellie appeared from behind the curtain.

“Clean yourself up and get out.” Alex felt his focus returning.

When he saw Barry at the doorway, Alex asked, “How did my Mom end up here?”

Barry stammered, glancing nervously at Ellie. Nancy was worried that her son might get involved with a widow, and she wanted to keep an eye on him.

“You too, leave,” Alex said, pinching the bridge of his nose in frustration.

Soon, only Ellie and Alex were left in the room. As she realized the misunderstanding, Ellie looked at Alex on the sofa and picked up the two bags by the couch, preparing to leave.

let his fingers snag one of the bags, causing her to stop. “Ellie, how do you deal with a headache?” Alex said, his eyes shut

tired brow, answered, “Drinking some honey water or tomato juice might help. You can also ask your assistant to massage your temples or

acetaminophen would work. And if it’s unbearable, you might also think about

watching Alex lean closer to her. Despite still reclining on the sofa, his eyes remained closed.

Alex in this discomfort brought back a distant memory for Ellie. She remembered that summer when she first got her period. She had been

Alex who found her, somehow getting a pack of sanitary pads. She awkwardly changed the pad with him

gently massaged

on the bags and set them down. She knelt beside Alex

she could barely reach him. “Sit

but firm. He grabbed Ellie’s wrist, pulling her closer. She knelt on the sofa, pressing on

asked, “Was that young man your new

he just got back from military service,” Alex replied shortly.