Love's Tangled Web by Donna Taylor

Chapter 264

“Why take it off, Dad? It looks great on you,” Ellie insisted.

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“Save it for the Christmas,” Harold replied, determined to put it aside. After some back and forth, Ellie finally accepted his wishes.

Carefully folding the jacket, she placed it in the wooden chest beside the bed. “Dad, once Aaron and I earn enough for a house, we’ll bring you and mom to live in the city.”

“I’ll get you a wheelchair so that you and mom can enjoy watching people dance at the square or spend afternoons playing chess in the park,” she continued with a smile.

“When Aaron and I aren’t home, you have to take care of yourself; don’t let mom worry about you,” Ellie said as Harold enjoyed the pride filling his heart, looking at his daughter with the same love he had for his son.

help take care of both of you and your future kids,”

with joy. “If Aaron

see you both getting married

the train back to town, her parents insisted

her parents, their hair now graying. “Mom,

come back, I want you to make me lasagna.”

month, I’ll make some for him to bring

hugged him tightly. “Dad, take care of yourself and listen to

pushed her away. “I

seizing the moment, she rushed forward to hug Harold again. “Dad, I’m sorry.”

her mind countless times, but it never felt as heavy as it did right then. “Dad, I promise from

must take your medicine and

take my medicine,” Harold replied, gently pushing her away as he waved for her to leave. “Go

quite a distance before glancing back to see her parents still standing there. Harold waved, insisting, “Go.” Yet they remained, watching

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