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?"

who he was

she put on a faint smile and said, "We're doing okay. Riley, you don't need to worry about this. You just

Riley's emotions were mixed.

on the other side of the corridor, her voice dull, "Riley,

Riley was startled.

comfort her, "Just having

gently pushed him

heard their

and Harvey

could suddenly divorced Gunner and she got to marry Riley. Someone with more influence than the Gunner

eyes reddened, and she looked

out

for a moment. I need to talk to

thought that it might be easier for women to communicate, so he agreed. As he left, he gently patted his wife's shoulder and said

the past, Veronica

didn't have the energy to be angry or make a scene, because the baby in her

moment, she wanted

walked over to her and adjusted her wedding dress. "You 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

burst

but she had never heard that Eloise didn't want to

"I don't believe

embraced Veronica and whispered, "I've loved two men in my life, and both ended in heartbreak. So being alone is

her career was stable in

time with

the

could still live a fulfilled

on, but Veronica was heartbroken.

say something when she saw Harvey standing behind Eloise,

long had

and she

Eloise was startled.

slowly turned around and saw him standing under the chandelier,

The atmosphere was tense.

one to break the silence, saving both Eloise and himself from embarrassment. "Eloise can't drive. I'll

Veronica flinched.

temper, said in a low voice, "Let them sort it out." Veronica's

gave them a faint smile. "Congratulations on

She left with Harvey.

a word, and there was no exchange of words even on the

the car stopped in front of Eloise's apartment

twisted it a little and said, "I'm getting

click, he locked

handle, slowly relaxed. She leaned back in her seat and said in a hoarse