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."

Gunner's temper flared

bastard, had knocked up his

men were

"It's the Colman family's big wedding day.

voice faded, it

glanced at Veronica clutching her stomach, then at Gunner's impulsive demeanor, piecing together most of the puzzle. However, he decided

released his grip,

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

hit like a bolt

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

understood that Gunner didn't want a divorce

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 me, but I'd give up all my possessions before I'd

a swift slap across

had

disoriented and

Veronica was sobbing heavily.

wrapped her arm

Veronica from Eloise, speaking politely, "Eloise, you go ahead. I'll take Veronica home. There's something I need

Riley helped Veronica away.

felt like she had missed something important. When she came to her senses, she realized that only she and

to be alone with

strong arm

you really going to keep that stud around?

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

He didn't let go.

looked at her

driven by

had known her

the hotel's chandelier, her petite

Her waist was slender.

feel

he spoke to her gently, "You've asked me twice before if I love you. Eloise, I can answer you now, I love you.

of eternal love he used to disdain saying them and rarely

insecurity stemmed from her feeling that he didn't love

wouldn't sway her,

know.

though he didn't see Dwight as a threat, his presence still threw him off balance,

Eloise's eyes welled up with

what was the point of saying the words