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.”

If anyone asks, I’ll just tell them Ellie did this

frustration. Alex continued with the procedure while Ellie

the dressing on his facial wounds; he should be ready for visitors,” Linda said as

lift from her shoulders. “Linda, has Quinlee not visited in the past

name made Linda’s sunny demeanor darken. “Ever since that day, she hasn’t been around. She’s called. Orion several times, crying

Honestly, if I could be replaced by someone else, I would

felt similarly frustrated. Gently, she patted Linda’s shoulder. “Just treat her like she’s air. If she tries to bother you,

a waterproof USB drive,” Linda suddenly remembered and quickly informed

Ellie replied. She wasn’t sure what Orion needed those items for, but she assumed it must

Orion needing a laptop and USB before stepping

can start his recovery. Once I got that stuff, I can free myself from those people and become

back, Ellie saw Quinlee hastily leaving and calmly rose from her seat.

pushed her aside with a

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