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

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and quickly moved to

and Alex stood up. Ellie breathed a sigh of relief But then, Alex stomped

the

the broken bed, and then at Alex.

You’ve got this amazing brother; why don’t you let him buy you a new one?”

bed! What does that 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

“You always get defensive when I mention Aaron.”

said, crossing

asked, “If both your brother and

aback. “You and Aaron