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”

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

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,

voice barely audible. “Yeah,

would make

her a light kick,

you gotta have some sense here. Your brother’s trying to marry into money to climb the social ladder. It’s a bit much, don’t you think?” he followed and

was in such a hurry that she knocked over a chair, but she didnt

with a mix of embarrassment and anger. It was Haley who had pursued her brother, and Aaron had been the one to

to Alex, it looked like Aaron was just

a side hustle. Within a few days, she bagged a

midnight, she’d belt out tunes for a cool $30 an hour, with tips shared down the middle. That translated to a sweet $120 for just