Love's Tangled Web by Donna Taylor

Chapter 578

Alex carefully stepped into the hospital room. Ellie closed the door behind her. Noticing Quinlee loitering in the corridor, Ellie decided to quietly step out into the hallway.

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Quinlee, dressed in high heels and sporting long, styled hair, radiated a sense of worn elegance with her designer outfit, bold makeup, and striking red nails.

Quinlee exclaimed, “I am Orion’s fiancée and part of the family. Since Alex is in there, why can’t I go in?”

Ellie, who was wearing a black dress that reached above her knees paired with a white, tie–waist chiffon blouse and an overcoat, stood expressionless in the corridor.

Her shoulder–length hair was softly curled at the ends and held back with a hair tie. Her makeup was so subtle it was barely noticeable.

As Ellie stood there, her calm demeanor contrasted sharply with Quinlee’s flushed face, indicating her fury.

I say you cannot enter, then you may not

Quinlee doesn’t mean you can act however you please. If I

reception area, Alex stepped out. When

he called out, meeting her gaze. Her eyes widened in surprise, and before she could say anything, he pulled her into an unexpected embrace. She tensed up and instinctively tried to push him away.

emotion as he held onto her arms tightly. Ellie let his

way to share his joy, without any hidden meanings. “Congratulations,” Ellie replied softly. As they hugged, she felt Alex’s phone vibrating in

shoulder to get his attention. “Your

her, he said, “My mom just called to

you should take care of your things; I need to get

leaving Alex standing there. He watched her

and a ITB waterproof metal USB drive. “Orion, I’ve got what you

his wheelchair, wearing a patient gown. His hollow eyes stared blankly ahead as he struggled

leave when