Love's Tangled Web by Donna Taylor

Chapter 24

Chapter 24

Late at night, in a swanky private room on the second floor of a bar, Alex was surrounded by his buddies, all taking turns in at drinking game.

Layton noticed Alex seemed off and said, “Hey, Alex, you’ve been so busy with Haley lately. What’s the deal tonight?”

Alex drained his glass of red wine and shrugged. “She’s a handful

“A handful?” The others looked at each other, as confused as Layton

Layton finally got it. “You mean your little girl?”

Alex rolled his eyes. “Who else?”

leaned in. “You know, girls grow up. If you can’t

back, “She’s just a kid! Where do you

I should

his glass down and stared at him, his fists clenched. “You’re way too old for that. If you even think about

trouble”

backed off. “Who’s calling me old? We’re the same age!”

can’t keep her around if she’s always driving you crazy. What do you really want? You don’t

Warren family has been good to me

agitated, Alex got up and

looked at each other, then at Layton. “Layton, is everything okay? Why

himself some more wine and glanced at the door. “He’s just dealing with his little troublemaker. She’s got

was busy as usual, but today

Alex, deciding not to drag him into her attempts

anymore.

and Aaron was planning to propose. Ellie believed that Haley wouldn’t throw away their two-