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?"

both knew who

then she put on a faint smile and said, "We're doing okay. Riley, you don't need to

Riley's emotions were mixed.

on the other

Riley was startled.

her, "Just

gently pushed him

had heard their

Eloise and Harvey

marry Riley. Someone with more influence than the

reddened, and she looked at Eloise,

let out

Riley, "You should step back for a

that it might be easier for women to communicate, so he agreed. As he left, he gently patted his wife's shoulder and said softly, "No matter what, don't let it

the past, Veronica would've been quick

scene, because the baby in her womb was likely the result of some sacrifice Eloise made. She couldn't explain the

moment, she wanted to

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

still burst

Eloise and her could talk about anything, but she had never heard that Eloise didn't want to get

sobbed, "I

gently embraced Veronica and whispered, "I've loved two men in my life, and both ended in heartbreak.

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

time with

around the world with

she could still live a

had accepted this early on, but Veronica

saw

had he been

she

Eloise was startled.

and saw him standing under the chandelier, looking as dashing as

The atmosphere was tense.

to break the silence, saving both Eloise and himself from embarrassment.

Veronica flinched.

sort it out." Veronica's body tensed for

faint smile. "Congratulations on your

She left with Harvey.

and there was no exchange of words even on the way

later, the car stopped in front

neck was getting stiff. She twisted it a little and said, "I'm getting

a click, he locked

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