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.

of you and your future

softly filled Ellie with joy. “If Aaron heard this, he

you both getting married and having kids,” Harold added.

to catch the train back to town, her parents insisted on

their hair now

come

make some for him to bring to

approached her dad and hugged him tightly. “Dad, take care

away. “I know;

smile, Ellie started to step back, but seizing the moment, she rushed forward to hug Harold again. “Dad, I’m

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

pushing her away. Ellie said, “We agreed; You must take your medicine and live long enough to see

Harold replied, gently pushing her away as

parents still standing there. Harold waved, insisting, “Go.” Yet they remained, watching her, reluctant to

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