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

to engage, but after living under the same roof for over ten years, it felt right to at least say hello.

said, but Ellie shook her head. “I

had been a few days since they Last saw each other,

got some bad habits, Alex id, grabbing her by the neck and

down, biting her lip and staying silent..

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 wet wipes at her, and said, “Wipe off that

pulling out a wet

shot her a sharp look. “Come with

meeting Aaron, Ellie insisted, reaching for the lock

could your

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

her budget–friendly outfit and couldn’t

why are we here?” she asked,

need your help picking out a birthday gift for Haley,” he replied.

could react, Alex had already steered her toward a jewelry counter. So, this was the real reason for the rush.