Love's Tangled Web by Donna Taylor

Chapter 28

Chapter 28

Aaron stopped Ellie as she tried to pick it up again. “Ellie,” he said, his voice heavy, “Let it go.”

Ellie turned to Alex, their eyes locking. “If I had a choice, I’d rather starve than live with you, with the Warren family,” she cried, and then left with Aaron, not looking back.

“Aaron!” Haley tried to follow Aaron, but her family held her back.

Layton watched the siblings enter the elevator. When he turned back, Alex was still staring at the elevator doors. “Let’s go talk upstairs,” Layton said, leading Alex away from the party.

At the top of the Earl Hotel, in Layton’s private suite, the 360–degree view of the city was stunning. Layton handed Alex a glass of red wine, his tone curious. “Alex, you’re really going after Haley, but why the beef with Aaron every time you cross paths?”

the wine with a distant look.

choice, I’d rather starve than live with you,

noticed Alex’s mood was off. “Come on, man. You’re not just

family to me. We grew up

shook his head. True, but he’s her real brother.

“Aaron’s the one who doesn’t fit in.”

things casual. “I’m not arguing. But Ellie’s going to move on eventually.

Alex kicked over a small stool

being a bit obsessive, Alex,” Layton said, pointing at him and shaking his head. “You need to figure this out yourself. can’t

into the night. What’s to figure out? If she wants to leave, let her.

Ellie and Aaron stood by the roadside, watching the city’s