NovelEnglishChapter 539 Chapter 539 Ellie anxiously gazed through the glass, waiting for Linda to finish work. Behind her, Alex, who stood six foot three, leaned silently against her, following her gaze into the shop.
Suddenly, Ellie felt a familiar presence close in on her. As she turned her head, her cheek brushed against Alex's, sending a shiver down her spine. Instinctively, she pushed him away.
"Murder!" Alex yelled as Ellie's car key accidentally grazed his face, causing him to double over in pain, gripping his injured cheek with one hand and tugging at Ellie's leg with the other, grobning in discomfort.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Stop groaning and let go, Ellie exclaimed, aware that Alex had a firm grip on her white chiffon wide-leg trousers, drawing the attention of passersby who paused to stare.
"My family has gone bankrupt. From now on, I'll have to rely on my looks for food. This injury will ruin my beauty, you need to taketo the hospital. Alex stubbornly clung to her trousers.
Just then, Barry walked by, carrying paraquat. He happened upon the scene and ignored Alex.
Previously, Alex had pursued Ellie relentlessly, even ending up in a cell, but he had never won her heart. Now, with hist memory fading, it seemed they were both free of those old connections.
Even though Ellie was a widow with two children, Alex couldn't help but feel intrigued by her. Now that Ellie had a chance to talk with Alex, Barry felt the need to avoid being a third wheel.
"With so many people watching, you've got to get up. Ellie pleaded, trying to soften her tone to coax Alex into releasing her pants. “I'm a reconstructive surgeon. Lettake a look at your wound first to see if you need to go to the hospital.
"I admit I injured your face, but my legs are nothing like yours; can't outrun you. Just let go of my pants, and we'll figure this out. I promise I won't run away." Noticing that Alex remained unmoving, Ellie furrowed her browin frustration. Why did I keep running into him today when I was trying so hard to avoid him?” Finally, with obvious reluctance, Alex stood up. He bent slightly, almost nudging his face against Ellie's. She took a step back, carefully inspecting the cut on his face.
The mark made by her key extended from his forehead down to beneath his eye-a long line of crimson. While it wasn't serious, it definitely looked bad.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"It's noc that serious; I'll just go inside and buy ssupplies, Elle said quickly before Alex could protest. A few minutes later, she emerged from the pharmacy holding a bag of medical supplies.
Looking at Alex's sour expression as he stood stiffly before her. Ellie tilted her head to meet his gaze. "Don't worry, I'm sure there won't be any scarring."
"Mr. Warren, please don't worry; Ms. Thompson works at Bondie Private om Hospital. If there are any problems, If you can always go to her," Barry chimed in, noticing Alex's grim expression.
Ellie glanced at Barry, momentarily at a loss for words. Alex pushed Barry aside and bent slightly with his hands on his knees, stretching his neck to catch Ellie's attention.
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