Tangled Temptations

Chapter 190

A champagne-colored BMW slowly rolled into the neighborhood where Michelle lived. Michelle had dinner ready, and her face lit up in joy when she saw them coming back. "I'll whip up another dish real quick," she said.

Michelle glanced at Dwight, who looked all chipper and full of energy. In front of Michelle, he was always on his best behavior, even helping out with chores. But Michelle just laughed and told him to go freshen up first.

He immediately grabbed his luggage and headed for the small room, his ease making Eloise suspicious that he might be Michelle's family.

By the time Michelle finished cooking, Dwight emerged from the bathroom, all fresh and clean. His long legs looked good in anything he wore. He sat next to Michelle and served her food, acting the part of a dutiful son.

Even though Eloise was somewhat displeased with him, she had to admit that Dwight was really good at cheering Michelle up, and it made her happy just watching them.

While they were eating, the doorbell rang.

"I'll get it," Dwight offered.

Watching his tall figure, Michelle whispered, "Such a good kid, so warm and polite." Eloise just smiled.

On the other side, Dwight opened the door to a middle-aged man who appeared well-mannered and an older woman. "Who are you looking for?"

Griffin, along with his mother and wife, had come to visit and were taken aback by the person who opened the door. Was this the wrong place?

He politely asked, "Is Eloise at home?"

Eloise cringed at the sound of his voice, but Michelle comforted her, "Anyone who comes here is our guest. Your father always said that. We can't lose our manners."

Eloise managed a weak smile.

Michelle welcomed the Lynch family in, and before she could even offer them anything, Jane was already on the verge of tears. "My granddaughter lives in a house like this! Oh, Griffin, what kind of father are you?"

Griffin remained silent, looking displeased.

Eloise coolly responded, "I'm doing just fine, Mr. Lynch. No need for you to feel guilty."

Michelle poured them some water.

Jane tried to reach for Eloise's hand, but she pulled away. Jane looked hurt. "Why won't you come back, dear? Even if Griffin can't give you anything else, he can give you a huge inheritance. You'd live a thousand times better with us. If you're willing to come back, your father's fortune will be left to you and Joan. We won't play favorites."

Eloise felt numb. These people just wanted their biological granddaughter, and didn't care about her pain facing Joan. They didn't truly want to accept her; they just wanted her to reconcile with Joan.

She remained silent.

her, then turned to Jane and said, "All this over some money,

just an employee, and

his toothpick. He smirked, "I've got a few billion bucks

she was shaking. "Griffin, look at the riffraff Eloise keeps in her company. I've told

with the Lynch family. Joan

really unfit to

"Mr. Lynch, I can't drive because of a foot injury. Is it a crime to request a driver? Also, no matter how complicated or simple

stood by her side. "Yeah, yeah, stop interrupting

not family! But she had to admit he was useful. Keeping him around to look after Michelle and provide some protection from the Lynch family wasn't a

Eloise found him more

"Eloise, come with me overseas. I'll find the best doctor for you. You have my best genes, once

just gave a

"So you

Griffin was about to explain, Dwight

We didn't cook for you. Seriously, the three

of food and came over for

so angry that their faces

her teeth. "Where

remembered the look Eloise had given him earlier. It was cold and distant, without a

still have Joan, Griffin. Joan is our real

spot in his heart. His only wish now was for Joan to have

...

Eloise stayed silent. Michelle took the initiative to speak, "We're not

sorry for Eloise. She thought having a biological father would make things better, but

Michelle's hand. "Mom, I'm

worry. With me by your side, you'll be living

Michelle chuckled.

a bit anxious after spending

cheering up Michelle. Eloise was rather pleased. She got ready to head to work early in the morning, but just as

cleared her throat. "Just stick with

Michelle told me to stick with you all day, what do I do now? Who should I listen to?" Dwight said with a

She got in the car and softly said, "Drive

should have been a half-hour drive, he managed to complete in just 15 minutes. The car came to an abrupt stop under

sit next to me for once? You're making sitting

your boss!" Eloise