Love's Tangled Web by Donna Taylor

Chapter 18

Chapter 18

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After saying goodbye to her brother, Ellie rushed to the bar where she worked part–time. She’d missed out on an interview last time because Haley called her back to handle a hotel issue, so she was determined not to let it happen again.

The bar’s entrance was small and unassuming. As she stepped inside, a subtle mix of alcohol and cigarette smoke filled the air. It wasn’t as noisy as shelt expected. The lighting was warm and inviting, the music was mellow, and a few young couples were dancing in the corner.

Awaiter led Ellie upstairs to a private room. There, she was taken aback by the woman sitting on the sofa.

The woman wore a stylish dress that flattered her petite figure, her dark hair tied back in a low ponytail. Her light makeup made her look no older than thirty, and she had a gentle, scholarly aura that seemed slightly out of place in the bar’s lively atmosphere.

Noticing Ellie’s nervousness, the woman gestured to a seat across from her and said, “Do I look intimidating?”

Her question immediately eased the tension, and Ellie felt herself relax.

They chatted for a bit, and Ellie learned that the woman was named Whitney York and owned the bar. They had briefly discussed things over the phone, and Ellie’s interview had gone smoothly.

that Alex had broken. It felt awkward to bring it up during their first meeting, but she needed a solution to avoid sleeping on

know of any affordable places to rent around here?”

about that.” Whitney replied, her voice as soft as

saying it was no

continued. “I have a niece who owns a small apartment nearby that she doesn’t use. She’s been abroad for a few

keep an eye on it. You’d only

a hint of concern still lingered in her eyes.

years, and the first three floors are

had been so transparent, Ellie shyly lowered

Alex’s wobbly bed, she grabbed her keys and headed to her new apartment the next day

bar, and the bus stop right outside made her commute to the hospital a breeze. The apartment was fully furnished, so she could just move in with her

only heavy items were two boxes in the corner. Initially, she thought about selling them, but in the end, she couldn’t bring

ready. She looked at the two dusty boxes, which

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opened the boxes, and carefully stored all the drawing papers in