Love's Tangled Web by Donna Taylor

Chapter 636

“Mr. Warren, Mr. Lancaster is looking for you,” the woman said as she handed the phone to Alex. He finally pulled his gaze away. Answering the call, Alex turned and walked away.

Ellie finally managed to calm Betty and looked around. The long hallway that was bustling just moments ago was now empty. A chill ran down her spine, causing Ellie to spin around.

A tall, slender figure flashed through the hallway. Ellie didn’t even have a chance to catch a glimpse of the man’s face before he disappeared. Alarmed, she quickly picked up Betty and left.

Back then, Haley teamed up with a group of criminals overseas to try and kill Orion and get that formula. Although the gang was eventually caught, the leader’s older brother stayed abroad, directing things behind the scenes, and was still not caught.

It was one of the reasons Ellie’s uncle insisted that Orion’s condition remain private until his cornea surgery successfully restored his sight. He wasn’t allowed to leave the special ward or return to the Warren Manor to recover.

Ellie had helped Orion flawlessly recreate the data set, and aside from Linda, she hadn’t even told Alex the details. However, she wasn’t sure if Haley had implicated her before she died.

Ellie thought, ‘Haley is a sneaky and vicious woman, and just thinking about her makes me furious. I need to prepare for the worst and be very careful in the future.‘

Ellie wasn’t strong. Betty was taller and heavier than most kids her age. Carrying Betty was tough, but Ellie wouldn’t put her down.

As Ellie jogged around the corner with Betty in her arms, they accidentally bumped into someone.

almost fell over, but her

wasn’t so lucky. The momentum made her stagger back, and she ended up falling to the ground with Betty.

and tried to brace herself with

up. She looked back and saw Alex helping the other person, which

was holding and turned

help Ellie up. Noticing the sweat on her brow, his concern deepened. He lifted her sleeve to check her elbow, but Ellie pulled away.

back, picked up Betty, and

and glanced at Alex without any

bent down, picked up the lollipop from the ground, and offered it to Betty. Betty buried her face in Ellie’s neck,

Ellie said, noticing that the woman was standing there just fine. She apologized and left quickly, looking a bit

watching Ellie leave with Betty. “How does she manage as a mom, walking so fast with a kid in her arms, like she’s being chased

dismissively at Ellie’s retreating figure, not giving her any notice.

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