Love's Tangled Web by Donna Taylor

Chapter 58

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“Aaron is already inside saving her! Don’t go in there! Haley said as she firmly grabbed Alex’s arm, preventing him from entering.

“Here they come!” A gasp rippled through the crowd as Alex turned to see Aaron rushing out from a side exit, cradling Ellie

in his arms.

People rushed forward to surround them.

“Ellie!” Alex pushed through, wanting to take her from Aaron, bur Aaron shook his head. “Don’t touch her!”

Ellie was nestled against Aaron, her hair a tangled mess, her clothes burned in several places, and she was shaking uncontrollably.

“Here, take it,” Ellie said weakly, her trembling hand offering a bouquet she had held tightly.

“Ellie.” Alex felt his eyes sting as he grasped her hand, a sudden ache pounding in his chest.

Noticing Ellie go limp in his arms, Aaron’s heart dropped. He quickly turned and ran toward the waiting ambulance.

mind, causing

broken red thread hanging from his ring finger, clenching it tightly in

you

red string

a string isn’t going to save you; it’s better to just ask me

moments ago, but now the one

pulled her gaze from Aaron back to Alex, who was staring at the ambulance with red–rimmed eyes.

is with her. Ellie will be finer Haley said calmly, stepping in front of

you home,” he said, finally averting his gaze. He tucked the broken piece of string into his pocket and led Haley away

the clock approached midnight, Ellie finally

anything. Just rest,” Aaron said, refusing to leave herside.

to reply. Instead, she curled up tightly, almost like a silent little ball, not uttering a sound.

Aaron noticed something was off–she was shaking. He pulled back the covers and felt her forehead, which was scorching hot. Panic rose, and he rushed

to visi Ellie, who was still burning up and tossing in

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He reached out to check her temperature, only to be stopped by Aaron.

Alex’s face

shoulder. Their eyes met as Aaron spoke in a cool voice,