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.

trying to sit up

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

is away on business and can’t come back right now. I’ll stay home until you get better, and then I’ll leave,” Ellie added. Just then, her phone rang with a

it home,” Ellie said, handing

looked at Aaron’s food,

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

dad’s guilt and helplessness; underneath

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

don’t go out much,” Harold replied. “You still need

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

next month when I get my paycheck.” After ending

doctor to heal Harold’s leg. She studied hard. However,

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