Love's Tangled Web by Donna Taylor

Chapter 162

Chapter 162

“You little brat, Todd said, sinking into the couch in frustration.

“Calm down, sir,” the butler said, seeing the old man’s increasing ire and quickly pulling out a heart pill just in case.

Aaron, a pillar of strength, had tears in his eyes. “Ellie has always been a good kid. No one would willingly endure the pain of separation to hand their daughter over to someone else. The only reason she agreed to join the Warren family is because I, as her brother, have failed to protect her.

“My dad lost his leg saving my sister from that disaster. You have no idea how much it hurts her to hear you insult him. You said he sold a daughter in his past life, causing him to suffer now with one leg lame.

“She almost fainted at the hospital. Regardless of whether she wants to acknowledge Nancy as her mother, she never considered stepping into your life. Please don’t disturb hers anymore.”

As Aaron was leaving, he made sure to say farewell to the older members of the Warren family.

“You little punk!” Carlos managed to rise slowly using his cane after Aaron left.

Shaking with emotion, he pointed a trembling finger at Alex. “Go apologize. Get down on your knees and apologize to your Mr. Thompson!”

red, emotions boiling beneath the surface. “Kneel for him? He doesn’t deserve it!”

little…” Carlos scolded.

all right, sir?”

“Dad!” shouted Todd.

collapsed and had to be rushed

Hospital’s intensive care unit. Layton rushed over after hearing the news. After checking on Carlos, Layton stepped out of the room, closely followed by Alex.

they reached the corner of the hallway, Layton opened a window for some fresh air, remarking, “So here we

a sharp

parents heading over to apologize to Ellie’s folks when I arrived. What do

Ellie’s father was. Layton tugged at Alex, leading him toward Ellie’s room. “You’re the reason she’s in the hospital. At least go pay a visit. It’s not shameful to show some respect

of the room not far away and shook off

the room or walk away. A cigarette dangled from his fingers, unlit, as his gaze flickered back and forth toward the door

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don’t get it. Why would you run over to Ellie’s on a holiday?” Layton said, noticing how

parted his lips but didn’t speak.