Love's Tangled Web by Donna Taylor

Chapter 10

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Ellie’s heart ached at his dismissive words. She recalled the broken cookies in the hospital room.

She struggled to breathe, feeling the impact of his words. She’d always avoided cream due to an allergy, a fact Alex seemed oblivious to despite their years together. His lack of understanding cut deep.

Alex walked back from the bathroom, spotting Elle on her knees, scrubbing at a stain on the floor.

He leaned against the table, looking down at her. “Hey, Ellie, you know Haley better than anyone. What’s her deal? What does she like to do for fun, her favorite foods, her favorite places to hang out? I need to know everything”

her voice flat as she scrubbed. “I don’t know, man.” She balled up a dirty rag a trash can grabbing a

expression soured at her quick refusal. “Come on, Ellie. It’s just a matter of time before Haley’s with me. Your brother doesn’t stand a chance. You might as well help me out, ‘cause

just nodded, her voice barely

wasn’t sure if her brother and Haley would make it. But for now, they were

light kick, playful but firm. Ellie stood up to wash her hands, avoiding his jibes.

money to climb the social ladder.

already moving away. She was in such a hurry that she knocked over a chair,

pursued her brother, and Aaron had been the one to take his time before getting into a

Aaron was just trying to use Haley to get ahead

the hunt for a side hustle. Within a few days, she bagged

down the middle. That translated to a sweet $120 for just four hours, notching