Love's Tangled Web by Donna Taylor

Chapter 279

Alex’s red eyes overflowed with tears as he looked at Aaron. Aaron replied, “Mom, I will do as you say.”

Joanna then pulled Ellie closer. “Ellie, gather your things; it to go home.”

is time for us

Ellie held back her tears, her eyes red as she nodded emphatically. “Mom, I will do as you say.”

Ellie walked toward the stairs. Her good intentions in saving a life led to her dad’s loss of a leg and Harold’s life becoming one of suffering until the end.

very person she saved, giving up her dreams of motherhood for a

face her father’s death or live with what had happened. The weight of it all left her

break. He stepped forward and grabbed her wrist desperately, his eyes filled with pain as he begged in a humble tone,

She pulled her hand free and headed up the stairs.

looked at Alex coldly. “She’s been with your family for many years. You had plenty of chances to keep her here, yet you didn’t.”

clear to everyone; Alex knew it well. Whether it was Ellie’s struggle to have children or Harold’s lost leg leading their family to hardship, they couldn’t hold the

malice that led to Haley’s actions was caused by Alex. Though Alex

deep harm

Aaron had never questioned Ellie, he had seen her silent struggles; Alex’s actions repeatedly hurt her, even making fun of his own parents–this was his true sin,

silence fell over the living room. The heavy stillness made the large room feel stifling. Only the sound of Nancy’s