Love's Tangled Web by Donna Taylor

Chapter 108

“You definitely know how to sweet talk me.” Nancy turned around and slipped a big monetary gift into Ellie’s bag. “Look at Alex–such a laid–back guy. Only Haley can keep him in line. Lets have them move out and quickly give me a big grandchild to cuddle.”

“Nancy, Alex and I will certainly work hard to make sure you soon have a big grandchild,” Haley said to Nancy, her eyes fixed on Ellie instead.

Ellie didn’t want to be an audience to Haley’s fake act. She stood up, deciding to leave. “Nancy, my brother is bringing me something. Since Carlos and Todd aren’t here, I’m going.”

Nancy walked Ellie all the way to the door, with Haley and Alex following behind. Ellie left the Warren Manor without even glancing at Alex or saying a word to him.

had already gone upstairs. Ellie returned to her apartment,

the holidays. There, he discovered

a flight at 5:40, and she left the house before 4. With some time to spare, she strolled along the riverside

the river, Ellie took out an emerald bracelet her mom had given her and called her mom. Being a doctor, Ellie rarely wore any jewelry. During Christmas, her mom gave her the bracelet as

It was given by her grandfather to her grandmother on their wedding day. Later, her grandmother) passed it to Ellie’s dad, who

of her parents‘ turbulent yet lasting marriage. Ellie though it was meant for her future sister–in- law. But, her mom secretly gave it to

ended. The bracelet had her mom’s aura, so she decided to keep it with her for the time being. Whenever she felt homesick in

from behind, and Ellie turned around. There stood Haley, looking smug not far away, and

as you saw today at the Warren Manor, Nancy was really pleased with me.