Love's Tangled Web by Donna Taylor

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In the end, it was Diana who couldn’t stand the sight any longer and took Alex down with one strong hit, making him let go. After they all returned to the Thompson residence, Nancy and Todd told Joanna that Ellie had saved Alex.

When Joanna heard this, she decided not to get into any arguments. Nobody could have predicted that the day Ellie saved Alex, the Thompson family would end up in an unfixable situation.

Nor could anyone has imagined that fate would bring Ellie and Alex together again, leading them to this terrible moment. Arguments about who was right or wrong didn’t matter anymore

Joanna simply told the others that after Alex left, Haley had come by and said many hurtful things that upset Harold. While Joanna was asleep, Harold went to town to look for a ride to bring Ellie home but ended up in a tragic accident.

Since she couldn’t read the messages on her phone, Harold had sent the message to the neighbor before he left. He asked the neighbor to explain to Joanna in the morning why he had gone out late at night.

Hours later, Todd and Nancy took Alex away from the Thompson residence.

“Drive safely, and please say hi to your mom for me,” Aaron said while standing by Diana’s car.

“It’s been a tiring few days, so make sure to rest well when you get back,” he added, clearly worried.

window and looking at Aaron. “When Ellie wakes up, tell her to

more.”

away, Aaron turned to Layton and Lacey. “I really appreciate your

food for Ellie by her bedside; please make sure she eats something,” Lacey reminded him as she left,

nodded gratefully.

at the pigpen and chicken coop, where he could

yard, which was empty except for a lone apple tree. For many years, Harold had worked by that tree for hours, and then Joanna would sell the apples at the

Aaron often heard his dad’s tired sighs and saw quick flashes of guilt in his

of you. When things get better, I’ll take you both to the city.”

this life, perhaps nothing is heavier than

they truly needed.

long time to come, both he and Ellie would silently endure this pain and sadness. Gathering himself, Aaron went inside. Ellie was still asleep, while Joanna faithfully watched

I’m so

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surprised everyone; she calmly replied, “It’s better that he is gone; it spares him from

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together, Harold had never mocked her for being illiterate, and she had never criticized him for