Love's Tangled Web by Donna Taylor

Chapter 43

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“Ellie, I know you’re upset, but I’m in a tough spot too,” Haley said. “My parents agreed to let Aaron join the Owens Group, but he turned it down. He’s got his dreams, but what am I supposed to do?”

Ellie looked at Haley, feeling a pang of sadness. “Everyone has dreams, Haley. You don’t have to agree, but you can’t crush them, she said, her lip trembling. “You and Alex are all over the news. He’s been getting into trouble, and you’re seen together everywhere.

You’re still with Aaron, and yet you’re doing all this. What are you thinking?”

Haley was speechless, overwhelmed by Ellie’s words. She glanced at the hospital room door, then back at Ellie, before rushing into the elevator, tears streaming down her face.

Alex stepped into the hallway, catching a glimpse of Haley as she hurried into the elevator, tears streaming down her face. “Haley?”

What did w

Alex demanded, turning

respond, just kept her head down and walked

arm. I’m asking you, what did you say

finally looked up, her expression defiant. “If you

Alex said, his grip tightening. Ellie winced but held her

at each other, Alex’s anger

“Ellie, listen,” he said, his voice tense. “No matter what you do for Aaron, I’m going to

small, bitter smile. If she could really help Aaron, he wouldn’t be

ducked into the duty room and left

relax when Nancy called. Nancy asked Ellie