Love's Tangled Web by Donna Taylor

Chapter 364

“I’m not going out,” Joanna said, refusing to leave her room upon learning that the Warren family had arrived.

Aaron exchanged a glance with his aunt, who then stepped out and closed the door behind her. In the living room, Jason and Whitney politely greeted the guests from the Warren family.

“Go make some tea,” Jason instructed Aaron, but Aaron replied, “The tea machine is broken, and I haven’t had time to fix it.” He just sat there, motionless.

Nancy and her husband exchanged a look, both silent. Ellie stayed upstairs, and Joanna still hadn’t come out. Nancy could guess how this meeting would turn out.

No matter how disappointing their son was, as parents, they couldn’t just give up on him. She glanced back at her son, only to find him lost in thought, staring at the staircase. She inwardly cursed and redirected her gaze.

After a brief silence, Nancy mustered up the courage to speak, “Jason, we’re here today to apologize, first of all. Secondly, we want to see Ellie, and lastly, we’d like to discuss how to settle this matter properly with Joanna and you. What do you think?”

– Jason sat in the main seat, absently playing with a string of purple sandalwood prayer beads. He looked down at them with a serious expression, saying, “The one who has been hurt is my niece. The apology should be directed at her. If you want to see her, you need to ask if she’s willing.”

He paused for a moment and continued, “As for Mrs. Warren’s suggestion to ‘settle this properly, that also depends on my niece’s wishes. None of us has the right to make decisions for her!”

the Warren couple’s faces were beyond awkward.

and Todd sighed, “No matter the reason, the Warren family

with us.”

a conclusion. I hope that, considering

oldest son’s heroics that led to Jason being

that indirectly led to Harold’s unexpected death. Since then, the Thompson family had refused any compensation, instead using

hands, they had no choice but

the prayer beads

Jason’s eyes reflected a hint of guilt as he said, “I admit that while my brother’s death was indirectly caused by

you that the Warren family’s matters are our own. You can always come to me for

truly wish for our families to maintain a friendly relationship. Still, I

case, we won’t trouble you further. Can we at least have a few words with Ellie?” Jason hardened his tone while trying to soften his words.

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