Love's Tangled Web by Donna Taylor

Chapter 263

At dawn the next day, Evan spotted Alex at Ellie’s door. “Mr. Warren…”

Just then, Ellie swung the door open. When she saw Alex slumped at her doorstep, her brows knitted together. Alex looked up at her, his eyes red and tired. He wanted to take Ellie’s hand, but he couldn’t find the courage.

Ellie ignored him and hurried downstairs. Earlier that morning, Joanna had called to tell her that Harold had hurt his leg, which got infected. After several days of fever, he showed no signs of getting better.

Ellie felt she had to go home. She took the first train available, and by the time she arrived in her hometown, it was already afternoon.

“Your dad refuses to go to the hospital and insists on staying home,” Joanna said as she pulled Ellie aside at the entrance.

“Don’t worry, mom. Since dad won’t stay in the hospital, we can have a doctor from the village clinic come to give him IV treatment at home, and I’ll take care of him,” Ellie reassured Joanna as she stepped inside.

Their village was quite remote. For minor health issues, locals would visit the village clinic. Many sought help at home for advice and prescriptions, avoiding the busy city pharmacies.

to sit up on the

sat beside her dad and draped his coat over his shoulders. “You’ve had a fever for days and

better, and then I’ll leave,” Ellie added. Just then, her phone rang with a video

it home,” Ellie said,

in the cafeteria. As Harold looked at Aaron’s food, he urged, “Eat

kid anymore,” Aaron replied, but even through the screen, Ellie could sense

the weight of their dad’s guilt and helplessness; underneath that guilt was a deep love for his children.

When I get my paycheck next month, I’ll buy you a car so it’ll be easier for you and mom

waste your money on unnecessary things; I’ve gotten used to my crutch and don’t go out much,” Harold replied. “You still

those were the

can take care of you. I’ll buy it next month when I get my paycheck.” After

heal Harold’s leg. She studied hard. However, when she finally

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