Tangled Temptations

Chapter 203

A moment later, the sound of a car engine roared to life in the driveway, signaling

that Harvey was leaving.

Eloise knew he was somewhat angry.

But she didn't dwell on it too much.

Since he was out, she took the opportunity to leave with Milo.

The entire day passed without a word exchanged between them.

On Saturday night, Eloise attended Veronica and Riley's wedding reception.

The reception was held at a five-star hotel with just four tables. Compared to Callum's lavish wedding not too long ago, this one seemed rather subdued. Additionally, Riley and Veronica didn't seem to be in high spirits.

Eloise offered her best wishes.

Veronica's voice shook as she hugged her.

Riley, standing next to his new bride, locked eyes with Eloise.

His gaze was complex. As a man, he understood too well what Eloise had given up. He felt grateful, yet guilty.

Eloise offered him a faint smile, nonchalant and serene.

Riley had always been a bit of a cynic.

But he felt he owed Eloise for the rest of his life, a debt he could never repay.

After exchanging a few polite words, Eloise took her seat. She scanned the room discreetly. Harvey was not there.

She let out a sigh of relief.

The atmosphere at the reception was tense, even during the traditional toasting. Yet, Riley held Veronica's hand throughout, supporting her forced smile.

After the reception, Eloise went to the restroom.

As she washed her hands, she thought about Riley and Veronica's intertwined fingers, and how Veronica would be happy. Just as she was about to leave, she heard Riley's voice behind her. "Eloise."

Eloise turned around.

Riley, dressed in a suit, was leaning against the restroom corridor, smoking. Seeing Eloise turn around, he put out his cigarette and thanked her sincerely.

Eloise didn't say much. "It's not easy being together. Take good care of Veronica." Riley nodded.

He couldn't resist asking, "How are things with you and him?"

knew who

smile and said, "We're doing okay. Riley, you don't need to worry about this. You just got

Riley's emotions were mixed.

was standing on the other side of the

Riley was startled.

quickly went to comfort her, "Just having a

gently pushed

heard their

and

and she got to marry Riley. Someone with more influence than the Gunner family

looked at Eloise, her lips

let out a

"You should step back for a moment. I

he agreed. As he left, he gently patted

Veronica would've

have the energy to be angry or make a scene, because the baby in her womb was likely the result of some sacrifice Eloise made. She couldn't explain the feelings in her

moment, she

look beautiful. A bride should look like a bride, no crying allowed. Veronica, I'm fine. I don't plan to get married

burst into

about anything, but she had never heard that Eloise didn't want

sobbed, "I

in my life, and both ended in heartbreak. So

had thought about it. Once her career was stable in a

time

the world with

still live

had accepted this early on, but Veronica was heartbroken. She was

saw

How long had

eyes widened, and she

Eloise was startled.

and saw him standing

The atmosphere was tense.

the end, Harvey was the one to break the silence, saving both Eloise and himself from embarrassment. "Eloise can't drive.

Veronica flinched.

them sort it out." Veronica's body tensed for a while before she finally

gave them a faint smile.

She left with Harvey.

the elevator, no one said a word, and there was no exchange of words even on the way back to drop

later, the car stopped in front of

it

click, he

had been holding the door handle, slowly relaxed. She leaned back in her seat and said in a hoarse