Love's Tangled Web by Donna Taylor

Chapter 14

Chapter 14

Alex stormed into the room, making it feel even more confined. There were no windows, just a small bed, an old desk with a few books, a desk fan, and boxes stacked in the corner.

Ts Aaron really letting you live in this dump? Alex grumbled, giving a cardboard box a kick.

Ellie stepped in front of the box, shielding it. “What’s your problem?” she retorted. She’d spent weeks finding this place, and it was close to the hospital with cheap rent.

“Even the homeless wouldn’t live here. Alex said, shaking his hel

Ignoring him, Ellie turned to tidy up her books.

Alex plopped down on the bed, making it creak loudly. “You call this a bed? I’m surprised it hasn’t collapsed yet, he

commented

i

glanced at the wobbling bed and quickly moved

sigh of relief But then, Alex stomped on the

the

broken bed, and then at Alex.

this amazing brother; why don’t you let him buy

to do with my brother Ellie was

and she had nowhere to sleep. Plus, there

on the wreckage. “You always get defensive when I mention

said, crossing her arms.

storm out, he asked, “If both your brother and I fell into the water, who would you save first?”

“You and Aaron can