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

and quickly moved to

breathed a sigh of relief But then, Alex stomped on

to the

stared at the broken bed, and

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

have to do with my brother

the bed was ruined, and she had nowhere to sleep. Plus, there was no way she was getting her deposit back.

always get defensive when

Ellie said, crossing

when Ellie thought he might storm out, he asked, “If both

taken aback. “You and Aaron can swim. I can’t, she replied.