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”

it into the 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, ‘cause he’s not keeping her

nodded, her voice barely audible.

brother and Haley would make it. But for now, they were good together, and that was all that counted.

her a light kick, playful but firm. Ellie stood up to wash her hands,

money to climb

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

mix of embarrassment and anger. It was Haley who had pursued her brother, and Aaron had been the one to take his time before getting into a

like Aaron was just

wallow. Post–work, she was all about back–to–back interviews and the hunt for a side hustle. Within a few days,

shared down the middle. That translated to a