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.

okay?” Aaron asked, rushing into the kitchen. The countertop was a mess. A fruit knife was lying on the

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

kit. “Help me

seriously, “Honestly, that little cut

finger toward him. “If you know it’ll be fine in a minute, why aren’t you just wrapping it up now?”

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Aaron sighed,

Aaron’s sharp features with a teasing smile. “Aaron, what would you think if I

moment and replied coolly, “Please

in closer with a playful smile.

the counter. Diana, not ready to give up, followed him.

we’re not suited for discussing topics like this,” Aaron said, his expression more stern

need to snap at me, she teased, picking up the first–aid kit and walking out of the kitchen. Aaron

needed someone to drink with him. Reluctantly, Aaron agreed to

the time–dinner ended, Diana hadn’t come downstairs

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

insisted, and soon enough, one of

out Aaron was too drunk to drive, she didn’t make a fuss about it. She simply agreed

parked the car by the curb. “I won’t come in. You can walk the rest of the way,”

seatbelt and turned his head to look at Diana. “For the record, I’m

proud way. “Oh?

rude of me. I didn’t mean

smirking mischievously. “If you weren’t mad at me, why

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

standing there, looking at her with a concerned expression. She muttered with a smile, “What a

the last to arrive. As soon as she sat down, Diana leaned over with a grin. “Come

who sat across from her, then turned

closer. “So, how far did things go between

answer, Lacey raised her hand, “I know! Haley was planning to introduce Aaron to her parents

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