Love's Tangled Web by Donna Taylor

Chapter 19

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Maybe it was Alex’s late–night call or just the struggle of settling to a new place, but Ellie couldn’t sleep a wink

The next morning, her holy clock woke her up right on time. Ale splashed water on her face, she was shocked by the dark circles under her eyes.

Rummaging through some makes samples Haley had given her, she put on a bit of makeup to mask her tired look.

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The workday flew by, and after clocking out in the evening, Ellie alled Aaron as she stepped out of the hospital. He suggested they shop for a birthday gift for Haley together.

Comcidentally, Ellie also wanted to pick something up for Whitney to thank her for letting her stay.

As she walked by a temporary parking spot, the window of a shiny silver Phantom sports car rolled down, and Alex honked

same roof for over ten years, it felt right

Alex said, but Ellie shook her head. “I can’t. I have other plans

took a step back. It had been a few days

grabbing her by the neck and pulling her into the passenger seat. “Not going home again? Where are you

her lip and staying

tongue?” Alex said, frustration clear in his voice. I gaze roamed over her before landing on her lips. He swallowed hard, tossed a pack of

out a wet wipe to

shot her a sharp look. “Come with ane first. You’re staying home tonight.”

can’t go with you. I’m meeting Aaron, Ellie insisted, reaching for the lock to

“What could your brother possibly

minutes later, Ellie found herself in a swanky mall in downtown Jaslands, feeling out of place as she stepped out of the elevator with

budget–friendly outfit and couldn’t help but

here?” she asked, hesitating

help picking out a birthday gift for Haley,” he

toward a jewelry counter. So, this was the real reason for the