Love's Tangled Web by Donna Taylor

Chapter 13

Late at night, Jaslands Hospital was calm, the soft lights casting warm glow in the quiet halls,

Earlier, Haley had caused quite a stir at the hotel entrance, leading her parents to call her repeatedly. So, she decided to head. home for a bit.

Meanwhile, Ellie had taken a hit to the head and needed to be monitored for 24 hours due to feeling lightheaded from blood loss. Aaron was adamant that she stay in the hospital.

Aaron had only minor injuries. After the doctor treated his wounds and prescribed some antibiotics, he settled into the hospital room to keep Ellie company while she got her IV.

Just focus on getting better,” he said gently, guilt in his eyes. “Don’t think about anything else. Are you hungry?”

Ellie shook her head. It was just a small bump on her forehead, and she wasn’t one to make a fuss. Their dad was at home, depending on them to earn money for his medicine. She could just lie around in the hospital.

“Aaron, I really don’t need to stay here. Let’s head home once the IV is done,” she insisted.

she saw Ellie with bandages on her forehead.

what are you doing here?” Ellie asked, surprised, then quickly glanced at Aaron for

a seat, Aaron offered, standing up to give

Ellie’s hand in one of hers and Aaron’s in the other. “I know you two have been through a lot. Don’t let that jerk get to you. I’ll make sure

her head. She knew Alex’s stubbornness all too well. Getting him to apologize was like waiting for a miracle. We’re

driver knocked and stepped inside. “Mrs. Warren, Mr. Alex Warren

boy,” Nancy muttered, her frustration

hospital. Nancy, frustrated with her son’s stubbornness, came to

apologies, she dropped her final pitch. “Carlos knows you’re back. He had the kitchen make your favorite fish. Even if you’re not planning to stay, it wouldn’t hurt to have a meal with him,

Ellie agreed to visit the Warren family, but Aaron refused to

moment, and she quickly looked away. After

dinner, Ellie felt a sense of relief when she realized Alex wasn’t

driver take Ellie home. To and got out at the city

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an excuse about needing