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

were ready

voice rang out, "It's the Colman family's big wedding day. Save

it turned

Veronica clutching her stomach, then at Gunner's impulsive demeanor, piecing together most of the

his grip, his expression still

back, his gaze resting on Veronica's face, and his voice became very soft. "Ravenna's

a bolt from

Gunner's misfortune, but now no one was laughing,

didn't

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

was a swift

his eyes reddening, "We had

disoriented and lost than he

Veronica was sobbing heavily.

gently wrapped her

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

Riley helped Veronica away.

realized that only she and Harvey were left at the scene. He

alone with him, Eloise

strong arm blocked her

"Are you really going to keep that stud around? If you need an investment,

calmly responded, "Attorney Horigan, we have no relationship. I have no reason to

He didn't let go.

her with a certain

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

women in his life. But now that he had

her petite face was

Her waist was slender.

feel of

and he spoke to her gently, "You've asked me twice before if I love you.

pledges of eternal love he used

from

out loud wouldn't sway her, but

know.

presence still threw him off balance,

Eloise's eyes

was the point of saying the words she once longed