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 as

bastard, had knocked

men were ready

big wedding day. Save

the voice faded, it turned out to be

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

his grip, his expression still

a step back, his gaze resting on Veronica's face,

like a bolt

people might have laughed at Gunner's misfortune, but now no one was laughing, especially with Veronica's

that Gunner didn't want

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

was a swift

had such

looking more disoriented

Veronica was sobbing heavily.

her arm around

I'll take

Riley helped Veronica away.

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

be alone with him, Eloise turned

strong arm blocked her

"Are you really going to keep that stud around? If you

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 desire. Before Eloise, there

now that he had known her and then lost

hotel's chandelier, her

Her waist was slender.

the feel of holding

gently, "You've asked me twice before if I love

of eternal love he used to disdain saying them and

stemmed from her feeling

out loud wouldn't sway her,

know.

still threw him off balance, disrupting his plans to

finished speaking, Eloise's eyes welled

point of saying