Love's Tangled Web by Donna Taylor

Chapter 68

Chapter 68

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Aaron wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and pushed away Ellie. “Don’t worry, I’m fine.”

Meanwhile, Layton stepped in front of Alex. “Did you really come here to give Ellie a car? Why are you two already fighting?”

A car? That’s when Ellie noticed the brand–new car keys tightly gripped in Alex’s hand.

Haley, overhearing Layton, focused intently on Alex’s hand, where the keys shone. A seed of doubt planted in her mind began to grow and flourish.

Ever since Haley had stumbled upon that scene in the hospital between Alex and Ellie, her gaze toward Ellie had turned hostile. She held back her feelings, stepping aside quietly without making a fuss.

his hand,

the protective look in Ellie’s eyes, Alex forcefully shoved Layton aside, his irritation boiling over. “Aaron, I know you’re not giving up! It’s not easy reaching the Owens family, and now you don’t want to let go.”

who twisted her ankle in high heels. Aaron just happened to help her to the hospital!” Ellie stood in front of Aaron, explaining to Alex while casting a wary glance over at Haley, who was standing off to the side,

meant well, and now he was being misunderstood and dragged into an argument. Yet, Haley stood there, not

glared at Ellie, gritting his teeth, frustration boiling in his eyes. He could almost punch her, but he ultimately directed his anger back at Aaron. “Aaron, remember this: Haley is with me now. If you dare to meddle with her again, I swear I’ll make you wish you

calm. “I appreciate your warning, but let me remind you, everything has consequences. You’d better

layered, and they didn’t sit well with Alex. He stepped forward, anger surging. “Anyone can warn me, but you–definitely not!”

them, trying to diffuse the situation. “Hey, this is all a misunderstanding! How about you both just take a

up to Alex and locked her arm with his, her gaze finishing on Aaron. “Aaron, what

Haley. Just after breaking up with Aaron, she

to help Haley, and not a word of gratitude came from her. Even when

Ellie caught Aaron’s gaze as he gave her a reassuring look before turning back to Haley, “I guess time really does reveal

was chaotic, her face shifting from pale to flushed

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