Love's Tangled Web by Donna Taylor

Chapter 596

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It was just past 6:30 p.m., and outside the Earl Hotel, Chris stared in disbelief as Alex stepped out of the car. He was dressed in cropped pants, a floral shirt, a gold chain, and sunglasses while carrying a silver tabby cat in his arms.

Chris quickly stepped forward, eyes widening in shock. He thought, ‘Is this really Mr. Warren? The swagger and the flashy attitude–is it him?”

“Why did you bring your cat again?” Layton said, frowning as he caught sight of the absurdly confident and flashy figure. He had just finished washing the baby bottle and rushed over as soon as he got Whitney’s call.

“I’ve told you a million times, there’s a hotel rule—no pets allowed. Lock it in the car!” Layton shot a glare at the cat in Alex’s

arms.

Alex shrugged. “I’ve done this before. Just treat it like a human.”

Layton stared at him, speechless.

Seeing Alex confidently strut into the hotel with the cat, Layton quickly caught up and grabbed his arm. “Nalani is inside with her family. Don’t let her see the cat, or she’ll have its fur all pulled out!”

still holding the cat, walked away confidently, with Layton

a

hand, and the lobby manager quickly jogged over. “What can I do for you,

eye on Mr. Warren’s cat!” Layton ordered, before hurrying

Layton greeted as he entered, taking a seat

observed Nalani’s reaction, then turned to Ellie. “There’s a peacock outside. Do you want to go check

quickly figured out

fork and dashed out of

going too!” Betty, along with Whitney’s son, George, and Layton’s son, Jared, all followed

Layton stopped her. “It’s fine. There are staff members outside keeping an eye on things. Let’s just eat. They’ll come back

George came back. Whitney asked, “Where are

answered in unison, “They went to chase

Everyone looked confused.

with a look of impending doom on his face, ready to

Nalani twisted Layton’s ear. “Is it Alex’s

Nalani. “The door is open… Honey,

to the private room was wide open, Nalani quickly let

enjoy the meal. I’ll go get the kids and deal with that damn cat!” Layton tried to

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