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?”

her shoulders, fell to his sides,

moment, he spoke, surprisingly calm. “Haley, I know it’s tough being with me, but I’m earning money honestly. I don’t think that’s something to

into tears. “Aaron, you need to quit that job

done”

want to break up, think it through and talk to me when you’re calm. I don’t like it when you use breakups as a threat to get me to

couldn’t stand it any longer. She turned away from her brother Aaron, her eyes filling with tears. Watching him

didn’t suit him at all. How much can poverty bring

learned to play nice, trying to keep everyone happy, even the staff. She was scared that if

even tougher living with their parents; whenever he bought anything, the

don’t look forward to going back. But for Ellie and Aaron, there was no resentment toward their parents

medicine for their dad and make sure their mom didn’t have to wear those faded sleeves anymore. Is being poor really a fault?

enough to make a bet with me?” Alex’s teasing

look, feeling the joy on his face was a cruel joke.

asked

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