Love's Tangled Web by Donna Taylor

Chapter 536

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Chapter 536 Ellie watched as Alex unleashed a series of well-aimed strikes against the vendor couple. She sighed and stared at Barry, who was hurrying toward them. She thought. After spending five years in prison, Alex's temper hasn't cooled a bit Seeing Alex defend Ellie, Barry quickly rushed over to help. "How much did you pay for that?" Alex asked Ellie after subduing the couple, who were cowering and pleading for mercy Ellie glanced down at the trampled pothos and replied. "Ten "Pay her a hundred, you hear me?" With one foot pressing down on the man's groin, Alex applied pressure. The woman scrambled to pay.

After a moment of hesitation, Ellic accepted the money. Once Alex finally let the man go, she urged the two girls to leave quickly. "Thank you," she called back to Alex as she made her way out.

Thelped you, don't you want to return the favor?" Alex caught up with her, tilting his head as he studied her face.

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Ellie paused and glanced at Barry. Although she was sure Alex had forgotten her, everyone around him still rememb d what had happened between them.

If someone brought it up in front of Alex, he might lose control again.

I'll keep ten: I'll transfer the rest to you," Ellie said as she pulled out her phone to send back the extra money to Alex.

Alex's gaze lingered on Ellie's delicate hands, a mischievous glint appearing in his eyes as he asked, "Are you a vet?" Since he declined the money. Ellie put her phone away and corrected him, “I can treat both human and animal ailments." Perfect. Then helppick out a better-pedigreed cat as a token of your appreciation," Alex suggested, looking deeply into Ellie's eyes, "Will I hold your hand and lead you, or will you follow me? Ellie glanced at the time, feeling a bit cornered. "Let's go," she mattered reluctantly.

She knew Alex's temperament well; if she refused, he would lose his temper. Completely exhausted, barely able to keep her eyes open, she trudged after Alex, fighting to keep her eyelids from closing.

Forty minutes later, feeling overheated, fatigued, and drowsy, she finally admitted defeat. I need to go; you can manage on your own." She chose a male cat, while he wanted to pick a female cat. She liked cute faces; he preferred sleek builds. She valued purity; he complained about dull coats.

She cared about temperament; he objected to the cat's eagerness to eat Ultimately, their preferences clashed at every turn "You didn't helpfind a new cat, but at least can I expect you to treatto a drink?" Ellie tried to leave again, but Alex blocked her way and said.

Sweat soaked Alex's back; his shirt sleeves were rolled up to his forearms, and beads of perspiration ran down his cheek as he continuously dabbed his face with a tissue, all while checking his hair in the reflection of his phone.

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Ellie pointed to a nearby shop. "Let's go get something to drink, the suggested. She ordered three cups of freshly squeezed lemonade over ice and paid.

Tm not used to drinking on the go, wait until I finish, Alex remarked and intercepted her once more when she tried to leave.

Tll wait in the car," Barry said, wanting to avoid being the awkward third wheeb He grabbed his lemonade and hurried off. 1/2 22-30 Tue, Feb 25 Chapter 536

Under the sunshade, Ellie and Alex sat facing each other, each with a cold drink in front of them. Alex took aldeep sip from his cup and then adjusted the shop's fan towards their table. Turning back to look at Ellie, he found her slumped over the table, fast asleep.

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