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 car door, and

got in the

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

slowly fastened his seatbelt. His

her

better

you. I don't want us to break up. I want to start over with you. I won't see Joan again, at most,

Eloise just listened quietly.

or sad, as if she was an outsider listening to

don't

After a few seconds,

to

was reserved for them, so

anything. She just ordered a

the coffee cup, her heart

past few days, she finally understood

was trying to win

hypocritical to hurt someone and then

given him her heart

apart from his, but for him she even tried to learn hobbies she

making, flower arranging, tea

Griffin. She was willing to study in

then

eyes fell on

while, he slowly said, "Maybe we should take a break, it might be good for both

his gaze,

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

finished, Harvey suddenly called the waiter,

"Of course, Mr. Horigan. We'll

couldn't help but

said, "Let's finish this meal,

but

a long time, but clearly wasn't tasting

was actually waiting. He was waiting for Eloise to

Eloise made her decision, how could she easily

his lips lightly

sure? You really

happy together.

Eloise gently responded.

said, "I've thought it through,

a golden boy, he only flirted with

up, he could tell she's made

relationship made

be better off going

was a not-so-pleasant conversation

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