Love's Tangled Web by Donna Taylor

Chapter 16

Chapter 16

Around six or seven in the evening, the might market was buzzing with activity. Alex pulled Ellie to a stop behind a car and pointed ahead. “Ellie, check this out. I didn’t stir up any drama between them this time:

Ellie followed his gare and saw Haley arguing with Aaron on the sidewalk. Haley was clearly upset, pointing at Aaron and crying about his mistakes, and Ellie felt a knot in her stomach.

“Why did you take a job at the Earl Hotel, Aaron? It’s the fanciest place in town, and you know my family goes there all the time” Haley cried, frustration spilling over. Aaron reached out to wipe her tears, but she pushed his hand away.

With a sigh, Aaron replied. “Haley, you know my family’s situation. I took that part–time job to help pay for my dad’s.

medicine

Ignoring the curious stares from people passing by. Haley’s emotions were spiraling. “You’re always focused on your family and making money for your dad. Have you ever thought about how I feel?”

Haley continued. “The Owens family is well–respected in town. If people find out my boyfriend is working as a bellboy, carrying bags and opening doors, what will that do to my parents reputation?”

had been on her shoulders, fell

“Haley, I know it’s tough being with me, but I’m earning money honestly. I don’t think that’s something to be ashamed

into tears. “Aaron, you need to quit that

done”

when you’re calm. I don’t like it when you use breakups

turned away from her brother Aaron, her eyes filling with tears. Watching him being threatened by Haley was just

defeated look on his face didn’t suit him at all. How much

she joined the Warren family. Ellie had learned to play nice, trying to keep everyone happy, even the staff. She was scared that if she upset

he bought

Ellie and

make sure their mom didn’t have to wear those faded sleeves anymore. Is being poor

you brave enough to make a bet with me?” Alex’s teasing voice pulled her out

she shot him a look, feeling the joy on his face was a

asked

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