Love's Tangled Web by Donna Taylor

Chapter 628

Nancy nugged at Todd’s arm, pulling him away from the scene, “Todd, it seems Ellie doesn’t hate Alex as much as she used to. We need to help Alex whenever we can!”

Karlier at the hospital, Nancy had sensed a shift in Ellie’s demeanor. The coldness that once defined their interactions seemed to have softened. Five years ago, Nancy had made sure to erase all memories of Ellie from Alex’s mind.

He now saw Ellie as a widow who had lost her spouse. And yet, here they were, Alex, drawn to Ellie once again as if fate itself had orchestrated their reunion.

As a mother, Nancy could only hope that this new chapter would be as sweet as the smile she had just seen on Alex’s face.

Meanwhile, at the mall. “Why did we stop?” Alex asked, pausing in front of a men’s underwear store. Ellie stared at the exaggerated mannequins in the window, refusing to step inside.

“Last stop, I promise. After this, we’ll grab dinner,” Alex said, patting his chest confidently.

Ellie shook her head. They had been shopping since 3 p.m., and it was now 6 p.m. Alex had made the same promise multiple times, even making her pick out socks for him.

at it for over three hours!” Ellie regretted ever agreeing

said, dragging her into the store despite her protests. Reluctantly, Ellie

thirty pairs of men’s underwear before Alex finally let

Alex grabbed her hand and

stopping at a jewelry

for Ellie’s hand to try it on, but she quickly pulled away. “Mr. Warren, this is too expensive.

said, subtly guiding her to sit on a high stool in front of the counter.

It’s not about the price. It’s the meaning behind it. I’m a doctor. I don’t wear things

buy Mr. Warren dinner,” Ellie said, pulling her hand away forcefully and heading towards the elevator. A flicker of

trendy to give your girlfriend a lucky charm bracelet for protection and good fortune. Would you like to pick one out?”

showed Alex a selection of red string bracelets with gold, cinnabar, and gemstone charms. Alex glanced

eyes landed on an olive–shaped solitaire diamond in the display case. “Can you make

seen someone request a multi–million–dollar diamond to be strung on

Ella. It’s already been