Love's Tangled Web by Donna Taylor

Chapter 565

Before she could steady her heels, Alex’s car pulled away, not even rolling down the window to say goodbye. Ellie walked toward her own car. “This was the real Alex.

At his beck and call, he could be incredibly generous, yet he could flip to ruthless when things turned against him.

“Ellie, was that Alex’s car?” Lacey suddenly popped up from behind, startling Ellie. “Have you two made up?” Lacey asked.

“Mark is in the office; you should find him.” Ellie gently nudged Lacey towards Mark’s direction before climbing into her

own car.

“Right, I’ve come for something important. I’ll talk to you later. Lacey waved as she rushed off to find Mark.

Lacey entered Mark’s office where Mark was locking up several confidential medical files in a cabinet. “Can you leave for the day?” she asked with an eager expression.

laptop without a rush. He leaned against the desk, looking refined as he held a pen

excited face, he smiled. “Honey, do you miss me so much that

Mark,” Lacey said, placing her bag down and moving behind him, offering him

you about something,” she finally

chair while she leaned against the desk, facing him. He held her tiny hand and tilted his head slightly, asking, “Have you gotten into trouble?”

Mark pressed on, “Have you set your sights on another treasure?*

dare gamble in her current situation. “Mark, I want to leave the town for

guilty. Suddenly, Mark wrapped his

her face with her hands, nearly squealing. Mark leaned closer, his hands on either side of her on the desk, keeping their

“Now, be a good girl and tell me why you suddenly want

meet his eyes. She said,

expression curious. “Who are you

Lacey’s voice trailed off as she spoke. After she finished, she looked up to see

just registered our marriage, and our families are keeping a close eye on us. We should