Love's Tangled Web by Donna Taylor

Chapter 55

Held tightly in his embrace, feeling the strong beat of his heart, stening to his flustered concern, and breathing in his scent… Ellie felt like she was in a dream.

Gradually regaining her senses, Ellie broke free from Alex’s grip When she looked up into his complex eyes, she turned and walked away, acting as if nothing had happened.

Alex stood frozen, watching Ellie’s slender figure fade into the dance, his chest still heaving. Frustrated, he tugged at his collar and turned to head across the street to his car, only to spo Aaron waiting there.

“You’re already with Haley. I hope you can keep your distance from my sister,” Aaron said,

Alex let out a sarcastic snort, locking eyes with Aaron in a challenging way. “Aaron, I’m really curious. Did you break up with Haley because you finally realized the gap between you two? Or are you just afraid of what I might actually do to your sister?”

“A bit of both, honestly. But regardless, my sister has lived with your family for over ten years. Your parents treat her like their own daughter. I doubt they’d want to see you hurt her like that,” Aaron replied, his tone serious.

“Are you using my parents to threaten me?!” Alex shot back, incredulous.

want,” Aaron said

unpleasant, so Aaron didn’t press further.

struggles reflected in each other’s eyes. They shared

you’ve lost the whole forest,” Ellie tried

have to work even harder

nodded fiercely, her eyes watery. “Don’t worry, I can

his role as a public servant, he couldn’t take on more work. The burden of the

her parents‘ better lives, and for herself, she was

which way they moved, they

time flies by. Without Alex around, Ellie slowly became more cheerful, her face brightening

desired promotion.

seasonal clothes and picked up a jacket for Aaron.