Love's Tangled Web by Donna Taylor

Chapter 179

At 8 p.m., lights were crisscrossed in the outdoor garden of the Warren Manor while music was played. A variety of fruits, desserts, and cuisine were prepared.

Elegantly dressed guests gathered in small groups, chatting and Lughing, while bodyguards and servants moved around busily, creating a festive atmosphere.

In the living room, distinguished guests were exchanging toasts, and some elders were engaged in conversation. Compared to the lively scene with the younger crowd outside, there was a more somber atmosphere in the living room.

Ellie was standing with Aaron. Hearing the host downstairs passionately introducing her history, Ellie suddenly felt nervous for no reason.

Since she was young, she had been afraid of situations like this.

When she lived with the Warren family, she would try to hide in a corner or hide herself in the bathroom whenever there were events like this.

Besides, Alex still hadn’t shown up. Ellie really couldn’t figure out what he was planning.

However, she was certain he wouldn’t be kind enough to let her go through the adoption process smoothly.

In her eyes, Alex’s mischief was well–known and he was good at causing trouble for others.

Ellie’s anxiety affected Aaron, who took her to the hallway.

Looking down from the railing, they found the place packed with guests and very lively,

Seeing so many distinguished guests downstairs made Ellie even more nervous. She said, “Aaron, I…”

made this choice, be brave and

said, “Don’t worry about others‘ opinions. Mom, Dad, and I

about her parents far away in the small town,

to invite her parents, but Harold

was such a stubborn person, yet he didn’t stop Ellie from being adopted by

ordinary. They couldn’t provide Ellie with much,

could.

sadness, confusion, and fear.

of growing up, and no one could

Ellie was offer more

and said, “Don’t cry. I

Ellie nodded vigorously,

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their efforts lay the promise of their parents‘ happiness in

let anyone or anything change her life goals. She was determined to be adopted by the Warren

slowly descended from

“That girl is really pretty.”

“That guy in the uniform

insignia on his uniform. Isn’t he

despite all the fanfare from the