Love's Tangled Web by Donna Taylor

Chapter 577

Noticing his mischievous demeanor, she lowered her gaze to her list of tasks. “It’s just for show; there’s no need for a consultation,” she said dismissively.

“I’ve had a sore mouth all night and couldn’t manage breakfast this morning” Alex leaned in, thrusting his face closer to Ellie’s as if to have her inspect his mouth.

Holding her pen tightly, Ellie’s eyes quickly darted to the injury on his lower lip. Remembering how she had bitten him after he kissed her passionately in the car last night, she scolded him in her heart and looked

away.

“How did it become so swollen?” she asked. Though she had bitten him in a moment of instinct, this seemed like an

excessive reaction.

“I licked it,” Alex replied, his steady gaze locked on Ellie. She focused on the medical record in front of her, trying to avoid his flirtatious look.

Taking a deep breath, Ellie began typing rapidly on the keyboard, presenting him with the outpatient card. “All set. Go pay the fee for the examination. I’ll take you to Orion’s ward later.”

Upon hearing that they would reunite after the check–up, Alex stopped with the flirty remarks, took the card, and stood to leave.

“Wait a moment,” Ellie said as she handed him a mask. “Put this on.”

and said, “I won’t wear it. If anyone asks, I’ll just tell them Ellie did this to me.” With that, he pushed open the

in frustration. Alex continued with the procedure while

replaced the dressing on his facial wounds; he should be ready for visitors,” Linda said as she carried the sheets and Orion’s

better, Ellie felt a weight lift from

made Linda’s sunny demeanor darken. “Ever since that day, she

seems she’s throwing a tantrum. Honestly, if

treat her like she’s air. If she tries to bother you,

requested a laptop and a waterproof USB drive,” Linda suddenly remembered and quickly informed Ellie.

She wasn’t sure what Orion needed those items for, but

about Orion needing a laptop and

Orion can start his recovery. Once I got that stuff, I can free myself

Ellie saw Quinlee hastily leaving and calmly rose from

while leaving, who quickly pushed her

1/2

Fri, 28 Feb DS)

Chapter 577

where you’re going!”

100%