Tangled Temptations

Chapter 175

Before going to bed, Michelle gave Eloise a foot soak with some medication.

"You gotta take care of yourself, girl. Don't let anything mess you up," Michelle gently advised.

"It's just a scratch, no biggie," Eloise tried to keep her cool.

Seeing that Eloise could walk slowly, Michelle didn't think much of it.

As the soak was about to finish, Michelle hesitantly said, "Harvey's been waiting downstairs for a while now. You wanna see him?"

Eloise was taken aback.

After a moment, she shook her head lightly, "I'll deal with him in a couple of days. Not really in the mood right now."

Michelle didn't push her.

She tenderly stroked Eloise's head, "I don't know what went down between you two, but whatever you decide, I'm with you. Be picky when choosing your partner, and if he ain't right for you, give him the boot. Then keep looking for the right one."

Eloise cracked a small smile.

Michelle felt a little relieved.

A few weeks later, Eloise's foot was getting better. She and Michelle went to the cemetery to put fresh flowers on the graves of Angus and Louise.

It was a sunny day with flowers blooming everywhere.

Upon entering the cemetery, they found a fresh bouquet of lilies on Angus and Louise's grave.

Michelle guessed it was Griffin who had left the lilies there. She glanced at Eloise, who simply tossed the lilies aside without expression and placed the daisies she brought in front of the grave.

Michelle sighed lightly.

They spent quite some time in the cemetery and it was almost noon when they left.

A golden Bentley was parked at the entrance. It was Harvey, smoking and leaning against the car. Despite the bright sunshine, his demeanor was gloomy.

He had lost some weight since a few weeks ago, but he was still dashing.

Eloise didn't avoid him. She knew she had to deal with the issues between them.

As he approached, Harvey looked deeply into her eyes.

"I'll drive you home," he offered.

Michelle sensed that Eloise wanted to resolve things, so she volunteered, "I'll take

a cab home. Eloise, you guys talk."

Eloise nodded, reminding Michelle to be careful on the road.

Michelle quickly caught a cab and went home first.

cigarette, opened the car

got in

able to walk, her movements were still a

the car. After closing the door, he slowly fastened his seatbelt. His gaze fell on her foot, and he quietly asked, "Does

glanced at her foot and smiled

lot better now, thanks

"Eloise, I like you. I don't want us to

Eloise just listened quietly.

happy or sad, as if she

why don't we

respond. After a few seconds, he chuckled lightly and simply

to a fancy

for them, so only

eat anything. She just ordered a cup of

touched the coffee cup,

past few days,

was trying to win

hurt someone and then try

him her heart without hesitation. Even knowing it was a recipe

background was a world apart from his, but for him

making, flower arranging,

his first love, was the daughter of the famous Griffin. She was willing to study in France just to make herself worthy of him.

coffee and then quietly said, "Harvey, let's end

eyes fell on her

said, "Maybe we should take a break, it might be good for

didn't avoid his gaze, she just

relationship. Forever. Even on birthdays and holidays, there's no

Eloise finished, Harvey suddenly called the waiter, "Serve

"Of course, Mr.

help

finish this meal, then

was served, but only

a long time,

was actually waiting. He was waiting for Eloise to regret and take back

at this point, once Eloise made her decision, how

lips lightly with a

asked her, "Are you sure? You really

long time and a lot had happened, they were happy together. Harvey felt

Eloise gently responded.

thought it through, let's end

already a golden boy, he only flirted with Eloise

break up, he could tell she's

relationship

be better off going

was a not-so-pleasant conversation

rich kid, he had to compensate the woman when breaking up. it was fair for the companionship