Love's Tangled Web by Donna Taylor

Chapter 29

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Even though Haley knew the ring was a gift from Aaron, she was indifferent as she chased it around the hall. Ellie realized how naive she had been, and it was all so ironic.

Aaron gently wiped away Ellie’s tears. “Ellie, if you’re more sad than happy, it’s time to walk away,” he said. “You know life’s ups and downs. Breakups aren’t the end of the world.

“I can get another ring, find someone else, but losing the courage to face challenges is the real loss.

“Never feel inferior. Self–respect is your inner strength. If that person isn’t in your heart, they can’t hurt your self–respect.” Ellie hugged Aaron tightly, crying. She had meant to comfort him, but he ended up comforting her. “Aaron, I’ll listen to We’ll work hard together, and we won’t let other things get to us,” she said.

As long as she could erase Alex from her mind and seal her heart again, she wouldn’t feel the pain anymore.

had given up a well–paying side job and used all his savings to buy the ring for Haley, even avoiding

her sake.

did showed how much Haley meant to him. He spoke lightly about it, but Ellie knew he must have been hurting.

Ellie received a call from Haley and met her

window rolled down, Haley, her voice sounding hoarse, said. “It’s really sunny out

after last night, there was an awkward distance between them. Ellie stood by

busy and wouldn’t meet me. Do you know where he moved? Can you take me

hesitated, “Haley, about Alex…”

with Aaron. They’ve been trying to set me up with Alex. I didn’t tell you guys about

expect you to show up, and I definitely didn’t expect Aaron to have a ring. I’m really confused and

looked at Haley, surprised, “So, you’re saying Alex

met, Haley hesitated,