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.”

leaned in closer and said, “I won’t wear it. If anyone asks, I’ll just tell them Ellie did

procedure while Ellie made her way

in good spirits today. I just replaced the dressing on his facial wounds; he should be ready for visitors,” Linda said

was feeling better, Ellie felt a weight lift from her shoulders. “Linda,

that day,

tantrum. Honestly, if I could be replaced by someone else, I would be thrilled; I truly dislike Quinlee.”

frustrated. Gently, she patted Linda’s shoulder. “Just treat her like she’s air. If she tries to bother you, stand your ground. We

by the way, Ellie, Orion requested a laptop and a

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

Quinlee entered; Ellie informed Quinlee about Orion needing a laptop

after such a long wait, Orion can start his recovery. Once I got that stuff, I can free myself from those

back, Ellie saw Quinlee hastily leaving

pushed

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