Tangled Temptations

Chapter 193

Veronica straightened up, speaking slowly, "It's just food poisoning."

Her words didn't pacify Eloise completely; there was still a lingering doubt.

Just then, footsteps echoed from outside, followed by a familiar voice, "Veronica."

It was Gunner.

Veronica froze, slowly turning to face her ex-husband, forcing a brittle smile, "I heard you're a dad now, congratulations. When should we get our divorce finalized, so you can register your son?"

Gunner remained silent.

His dark eyes locked on Veronica, her vulnerable beauty stirring up fond memories.

During their college years, they were so good together.

Gunner, trembling, pulled out a pack of cigarettes from his pocket, expertly placing one between his lips. As he lit it, he finally uttered, "Veronica, let's...let's start over."

Veronica's voice was strained.

She scoffed lightly, "Gunner, are you kidding me? How can we start over at this point?"

After she said that, a sharp pain shot through her abdomen.

She instinctively clutched it.

Gunner, smoking his cigarette, fixated his gaze on her hand. He guessed what was happening, but he pretended not to, knowing it wouldn't benefit him to address it.

He swallowed his frustration.

Gunner croaked, "I just want to make up with you. Pack your things. I'll pick you up tomorrow."

As a man, he felt it was a big step to take.

But, t

hey both had made mistakes, he could forgive Veronica, and he hoped she could forgive him too.

Just as the argument continued, Riley appeared.

He handed Veronica over to Eloise, removed his jacket, and scoffed, "Gunner, aren't you a father now? What are you doing here, looking for a fight? Fucking scum."

temper

that bastard, had

men were ready to

rang out, "It's the Colman family's big wedding

faded, it

Gunner's impulsive demeanor, piecing

reputation, released his

back, his gaze resting on Veronica's face, and his voice

hit like a

have laughed at Gunner's misfortune, but now no one was laughing,

understood that Gunner didn't want a divorce

face a mix of feelings. He choked out, "Veronica, I was a jerk before, but I genuinely want to make up with you. I know you despise

swift slap across

reddening, "We had such a beautiful past, Veronica.

left, looking more disoriented and lost than he had

Veronica was sobbing heavily.

gently wrapped her arm around

Veronica from Eloise, speaking politely, "Eloise, you go ahead. I'll take Veronica

Riley helped Veronica away.

senses, she realized that only she and

with him, Eloise

strong arm blocked her

stud around? If you

Horigan, we have no relationship. I have no reason to spend your money. Move your hand. I want to go

He didn't let go.

at her

man driven by

that he had known her and then lost her, it became

her petite face was

Her waist was slender.

the feel of

rolled ever so slightly as he suppressed his desire, and he spoke to her gently, "You've asked me twice before if I love you. Eloise, I can answer you now,

of eternal love he used to

her insecurity stemmed from her feeling that he

knew that saying it out loud wouldn't sway her, but

know.

threat, his presence still

finished speaking, Eloise's eyes welled

of saying the