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 flared as

that bastard, had knocked

men were ready

out, "It's the Colman family's big wedding day. Save your jealousy for

it turned out

her stomach, then at Gunner's impulsive demeanor, piecing together most of the puzzle. However, he decided not

reputation, released his grip, his expression

also took a step back, his gaze resting on Veronica's face, and his voice

hit like a

Gunner's misfortune, but now no one

understood that Gunner didn't

approached Veronica, his handsome 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 me,

was a swift

the blow, his eyes reddening, "We had such a beautiful past, Veronica. I can't let

this, he left, looking more disoriented and lost than

Veronica was sobbing heavily.

gently wrapped her arm around

politely, "Eloise, you go ahead. I'll take Veronica home. There's something I need to discuss with

Riley helped Veronica away.

was in turmoil. She felt like she had missed something important. When she came to her senses, she realized that only she

with him, Eloise turned

strong arm blocked

keep that stud around? If you need an investment, I'll give you whatever

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

He didn't let go.

at her

didn't consider himself a man driven by desire. Before Eloise,

But now that he had known her and then

her petite

Her waist was slender.

feel of holding

"You've asked me twice before if I

used to

insecurity stemmed from her feeling that he

also knew that saying it out loud wouldn't sway

know.

still threw him

speaking, Eloise's eyes

the point of saying the words she once longed to