Love's Tangled Web by Donna Taylor

Chapter 26

Chapter 26

Ellie and Aaron glanced at each other before turning around.

Let’s go say hello, Aaron said, his voice steady.

Ellie followed him into the hall, trying to ignore the curious stars, She forced a smile at Haley and said, “Happy Birthday.”

Haley’s face fell, and she asked. “What are you guys doing here?

Ellie looked away, feeling awkward. Then she turned to Aaron.

Aaron stayed calm. I was just here to get my belongings and wanted to say hi,” he explained, his tone slightly restrained. He didn’t mention their relationship or point out Haley’s discomfort. Instead, he politely greeted Haley’s parents.

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relaxed, and she couldn’t help but feel surprised. On the way, she had been sure that

whispering, some recognizing the siblings, others

let’s go,” Aaron said, pulling her away

Ellie fr

her back. She knew who it was, but she didn’t want to talk to

you came all this way and didn’t bring a

Ellie felt a wave/ of anxiety. It seemed like Alex wasn’t going to let them leave without a

at Ellie, his eyes stern. This

stood her ground. “That’s my brother. I’m not moving

to pull her away, but Aaron quickly grabbed her

you remember you have a sister? My family raised her for over a decade. Where were

the crowd