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.

insisted, trying to sit up on

dad and draped his coat over his shoulders. “You’ve had a fever for days and still say you’re

now. I’ll stay home until you get better, and then I’ll leave,” Ellie added. Just then, her

home,” Ellie said, handing the phone to Harold.

Aaron was in the cafeteria. As Harold looked at Aaron’s food, he urged, “Eat more; you need

I’m not a kid anymore,” Aaron replied, but even through the screen, Ellie could sense

all felt the weight of their dad’s guilt and helplessness; underneath that guilt

said, “I got a raise. When I get my paycheck next month, I’ll buy you a car so it’ll be easier for you and mom to

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

had said this countless times over the years. Yet those were the only words Harold could find to express to

don’t worry about money; I have grown up and can take care of you. I’ll buy it next month when I get my paycheck.” After ending the video call, Ellie looked at her dad. The pride in his

she would become a doctor to heal Harold’s leg. She studied hard. However, when she finally got

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