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.

opened the

in

able to walk, her movements were still a bit stiff and her wound would occasionally

door, he slowly fastened his seatbelt. His gaze fell on her foot, and he quietly asked,

her foot

foot's a lot better now,

start the car right away. He looked at Eloise and carefully said, "Eloise, I like you. I don't want us to break up.

Eloise just listened quietly.

didn't feel happy or sad, as if

casually suggested, "Harvey, why don't we find

seconds,

her to

was reserved for them, so only the two of them were

ordered

the coffee cup, her heart

the past few days, she finally understood

was trying to

isn't it hypocritical to hurt someone

her heart without hesitation.

his, but for him she even tried to learn hobbies

making, flower arranging, tea

She was willing to study in France just to make herself worthy of him. Looking back, Eloise found it all so ridiculous

her coffee and then quietly said, "Harvey,

fell

should take a break, it might

his gaze, she just

let's cut off our relationship. Forever. Even on

suddenly called the waiter, "Serve

"Of course, Mr. Horigan.

help but

finish

was served, but

ate for a long time,

He was waiting for Eloise to regret and take back

once Eloise made her decision, how could she easily change

wiped his lips lightly

asked her, "Are you sure? You

long time and a lot had happened, they were happy together. Harvey felt there was no need to end their relationship completely

Eloise gently responded.

said, "I've thought it through, let's

a golden boy, he only

break up, he could tell

the relationship made Eloise

better off going

was a not-so-pleasant conversation between

he had to compensate the woman when breaking