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

She didn’t want to engage, but after living under the same roof for

but Ellie shook her head.

unbuckled his seatbelt and opened the door, Ellie instinctively took a step back. It had been a few

grabbing her by the neck and pulling her into the passenger

her

tongue?” Alex said, frustration clear in his voice. I gaze roamed over her before landing on her lips. He

pulling out a wet wipe to remove

with

I’m meeting Aaron, Ellie insisted, reaching for the lock to

hand away. “What could your brother possibly want? Buckle

in downtown Jaslands, feeling out of place as she

glanced down at her budget–friendly outfit and couldn’t help but

she asked, hesitating

help picking out a birthday gift for Haley,”

jewelry counter.