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.

words to Ellie flooded Alex’s mind, causing him to drop the

stared at the broken red thread hanging from his ring finger, clenching

you

string for good

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

conversation just moments ago, but now the one

Alex, who was

be finer Haley said calmly, stepping in front of Alex to block his line of sight.

said, finally averting his gaze. He tucked the

Ellie finally

anything. Just rest,” Aaron said,

word; she didn’t have the strength to reply. Instead, she curled up tightly, almost like a silent little ball, not uttering

and felt her forehead, which was scorching hot. Panic rose, and he rushed to find a doctor.

visi Ellie, who was still burning up and tossing in nightmares. Seeing Alex and Haley together, Aaron’s expression tightened. Haley noticed Aaron’s cold demeanor and stayed back at

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alone, looking at Ellie’s flushed face, stretched out on the bed. He reached out to check her temperature, only to be stopped by

face hardened

bed, Ellie leaned against Alex’s shoulder. Their eyes met as Aaron spoke in a cool voice, “We don’t need you here.”