Love's Tangled Web by Donna Taylor

Chapter 576

With the commitment of the Critich siers, $le felt read du ft. The beverage for he was to make e they would comply

How did the negotiations go? As Ellie stepped one of the devator and hurried toward her parking spot, the was crath of quand by a familiar voice calling from behind

Turning around, she saw Alex casually approaching with an umbrella. “What are you doing here? die blurted out, aerpriset.

Standing just a step away, Alex suddenly wrapped an arm around Ellur’s waist and polled her doner

The atmosphere instantly became romantic, and the pressed her hands against his chest, unsure of how to react.

“And what brings you here at this hour? Alex smirked, tilting the umbrella slightly toward her. Feeling enveloped by his presence and momentarily powerless, she realized it was difficult to escape his hold

Earlier that day, Yvette had left a conversation unfinished in the lounge before Ellie knocked her out, so it was clear that Alex had come to ask about something. Luckily, Ellie had arrived first.

Standing under the umbrella, feeling the warmth of Alex’s hand on her lower back, Ellie clenched her fists against his chest and then pushed him away with force.

out from under the umbrella and into the rain. Ignoring him, she turned

instead rubbing his chest where she had grabbed him and heading back

saw Alex still making his way to the elevator.

her. After a moment’s hesitation, Ellie pulled her bag over her

needed to distract

drive here. Could you kindly escort me to the entrance for a taxi?” Ellie glanced up

his assertive hand reclaimed its place on her lower back. He leaned in slightly and whispered, “Was I too hasty in the hospital and hurt you, Ellie? You’re not still upset, are you?”

focus. She turned her head to avoid his warm breath brushing against her and forced a smile. “I understand your eagerness to connect with

pulling Ellie closer to him. She gasped in surprise and tried to push him away, but he only held

one hand restraining her, Alex leaned in slightly, brushing his cheek against hers while a

meaning behind his words. She forced herself

Ellie thought she heard a soft chuckle escape his lips. Looking up, she noticed that

mood. “Send me your

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