Love's Tangled Web by Donna Taylor

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Chapter 268 (5) 11 "Mr. Warren, please don't tell Ellie about this," Joanna said, her attitude towards Alex softening a bit in the hospital corridor. "Thank you for your help, you should go back while the rain cases" Mrs. Thompson, please sit for a moment," Alex urged, guiding Joanna into the room and pressing her to rest beside Harold's bed.

About half an hour later, Alex returned to the ward, one hand carrying breakfast and the other holding a pair of women's rain shoes, his clothes soaked again.

"I'll keep watch; Mrs. Thompson, go wash your feet and change," Alex said, offering the rain shoes to Joanna. The other patients, witnessing this, began to praise him. "Your son is so kind." Joanna corrected them, saying he was not her son, which led to more praise. "What a lucky family to have such a son-in-law." Embarrassed, Joanna struggled to explain, while Alex had a mixed expression, his gaze down. For three days, despite Joanna's insistence that he leave and Harold's indifference, Alex stayed by their side. On the fourth day, Harold insisted on going home.

"Hurry up and leave," Harold said, his expression serious as Alex followed him home.

With no arguments left, Alex said, "If you keep pushingaway, I'll tell Ellie you've been in the hospital again." Harold grumbled, limping through the door with clear annoyance. Once inside, Joanna wasted no time, and Alex followed closely behind her, helping with everything.

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"Mrs. Thompson, lettake care of this; you should rest," he offered, taking the cleaver from her hand to chop pig feed, surprisingly mimicking her technique quite well.

Seeing Alex's efforts, Joanna turned to prepare a meal. After making several dishes, she paused for a moment before deciding to make one more.

At that moment, Harold entered quietly, placing two eggs on the counter. Joanna cracked them into a pot. "Tell Alex it's tfor dinner," she instructed.

"I won't go." Harold retorted, balancing his crutch in one hand while holding a plate as he backed into the hallway.

While Alex worked outside preparing the pig feed, he heard Joanna call him for dinner and quickly stood up. The once- fastidious heir to a wealthy family had becso accustomed that he didn't even wash his hands before sitting down to eat.

Cautiously, he sat across from Harold and began to wolf down his meal.

Halfway through, Alex looked up only to see that his plate had been filled with two more eggs. His eyes filled with unshed tears, and he immediately tried to keep them from falling.

"Eat quickly, then get back," Harold urged, pushing the dishes closer to Alex.

"Mm." Alex nodded, focusing on his food, unable to gather the courage to meet Harold's gaze.

After finishing, Joanna placed shay under the car tires to help Alex drive out. Standing at the Thompson's door, Alex hesitated, not wanting to leave.

With worried glances at Harold, he finally said, "Mr. Thompson, I have bought a wheelchair for you, and I will bring it in a 1/9 08:56 Tae, 11 Feb Chapter 268 few days." "Mr. Warren, we are still in your debt; there's no need for any more expenses," Harold said, his tone softening a bit when he noticed Alex was ready to leave.

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Alex shook his head. "My parents treat Ellie like she's their own child. I beg you, forgivefor my Grandpa and my parents. Treatlike your own child; scold me, or hit me." "Let's put the past behind us," Joanna urged, pushing Alex toward the car.

Noticing that Harold was still silent, Alex, feeling desperate, embraced O both Joanna and Harold. "Mr.

Thompson, Mrs. Thompson, I swear I will take care of Ellie for life, and I will never argue with her again." Harold and Joanna exchanged looks when they heard this. Finally, they encouraged Alex to get into the car.

"Wait." As the car began to move, Harold, leaning on his crutch, cup to the front. He pulled a handful of peanuts and pecans from his pocket. "Have these to snack on during the trip." Inside the car, Alex held peanuts and pecans, watching as Ellie's parents walked away. His eyes filled with warmth, a red hue settled in his vision.

"Mr. Thompson, I will bring the wheelchair in a couple of days!" he called out, his voice thick with emotion, directed at Harold.

From a distance, Harold waved back at him, saying, “Just go home.”

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