Love's Tangled Web by Donna Taylor

Chapter 304

The day after Christmas, at the Grant Manor, Aaron came to visi after Declan’s lunch break to play chess with him.

When Aaron entered the hall, he found that only his teacher, Delan Grant, was around–who was also Diana’s father. Declan, a law professor, was a son–in–law by marriage, while his wife, Diana’s mother, came from one of the wealthiest families in the area.

Diana’s mother was an only child, and the couple had a great relationship. Despite the wealth and influence of her family. they had never insisted on changing the children’s last names.

Even the manor still carried Declan’s surname, a fact that had been a well–known and often talked–about story in high society for years.

Declan greeted Aaron warmly and invited him to sit at the antique tea table, setting up a chessboard.

Aaron chatted with Declan, and not even a single game was finished before Diana, still in her pajamas, went down the stairs. Seeing Aaron, she quickly turned and headed back upstairs.

A few minutes later, Diana returned, fully dressed and looking impeccable.

“When did you get here, Aaron?” Diana asked, sitting at the tea table and toying with the black pieces in the chess set.

Aaron glanced at her and made his move on the board. “Just several minutes ago.”

“You made the wrong move. You should have played the corner first, not started with the edge,” Diana said, reaching for the black piece Aaron had just placed.

Before she could touch the piece, Aaron grabbed her wrist, stopping her. “Keep quiet while watching the game.”

Declan shook his head, feeling amused. “Only you, Aaron, would have the patience to put up with her.”

Diana chuckled and pulled her hand back. “What are you talking about, Dad? It’s me putting up with him, not the other way around. You two can keep playing your boring game. I’m going to get something to eat.” She stood up and left.

Aaron tightened his grip on the black piece in his hand, staring blankly at the chessboard.

He was thinking if Harold hadn’t passed away, Ellie might have been like Diana, cozying up to her father, playfully helping him with his chores, teasing him while handing him the broom to sweep the yard.

Just then, a scream echoed from the kitchen, breaking his thoughts. Aaron stood up immediately.

The countertop was a mess. A fruit knife was lying on the floor,

small cut from the knife formed. He frowned and said, “Go find a band–aid and wrap it up. I’ll take care of

me with,” she

them locked eyes for a moment, and Aaron spoke seriously, “Honestly, that little

it’ll be fine in a minute, why

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Aaron sighed,

Aaron’s sharp features with a teasing smile. “Aaron, what would you think if I asked you to date me?”

coolly, “Please don’t joke around, Ms. Grant!”

a playful smile. “Aren’t you

what he was doing, packing up the first–aid kit and turning to clear the counter. Diana, not ready to

suited for discussing topics like this,” Aaron said, his expression more stern than usual.

first–aid kit and walking out of the kitchen. Aaron followed her out, but by the time he left the kitchen, Diana was already

out, he needed someone to

time–dinner ended, Diana hadn’t come downstairs

Aaron was getting ready to leave, Declan stopped him. “Wait, I’ll have

but Declan insisted, and soon enough,

a fuss about it. She simply agreed to drive him home. The

the curb. “I won’t come

head to look at Diana. “For the record, I’m not holding onto Haley, and please,

in a playful but proud way.

was rude of me. I didn’t mean to snap

smirking mischievously. “If you weren’t

her seatbelt, pushing him out of the car. “Take it slow, okay?” Aaron said before he left.

looking at her with

Lacey out for lunch. Ellie was the last to arrive. As soon as she sat down, Diana leaned over with a grin. “Come on,

across from her, then turned

far did things go

raised her hand, “I know! Haley was planning to introduce

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