Tangled Temptations

Chapter 204

Harvey clenched his phone, nodding. "I'll be right there!"

After hanging up, he looked at Eloise. She had heard as well, murmuring, "Get going, and drive safely!"

Harvey swallowed hard. He really wanted her to accompany him to meet his grandmother. But he was unsure if Eloise would be willing, given their current circumstances.

Harvey pondered for a moment, then whispered, "I may be busy for a while."

Eloise didn't give him the cold shoulder like before. She just nodded. As she exited the car, Harvey suddenly rolled down the window and said, "Eloise..."

Standing in the night, she waved at him. "Go on!"

Harvey continued to watch her as he softly stepped on the gas. It took him two hours to get to the East Estate, where the family matriarch, also Parker's mother, lived. She lived there because of the place's fresh air and peaceful surroundings. Tonight was probably her last. She had started talking nonsense in the evening. The nurse had called Parker in a hurry. Upon seeing his mother, Parker knew she was not doing well, so he quickly gathered the family to say their goodbyes.

Parker was the eldest son, and Harvey was the most notable of the younger generation. The old lady had always favored him. With her last breath, she waited for him.

As Harvey parked his car and rushed to his grandmother's room, the Horigan family made way for him. Parker whispered into his mother's ear, "Harvey's here to see you."

She was on her deathbed. Upon hearing his footsteps, she slowly opened her eyes, the wrinkles on her face stretching out. Her gaze was particularly bright.

her last lucid moment. She had been holding on just

front of her, held her frail hand, and kissed it. She

she adored this grandson of hers. He was handsome and more intelligent than most from a young age; the only flaw was his bachelorhood.

and slowly asked, "I heard from your mother at Christmas that you're seeing someone. You said you'd bring her

He smiled faintly, "She's working overtime. I didn't have time

humoring me! I know your temper.

I'm still trying to make it right... I'll bring her to meet you soon, and maybe you could put in a good word for

long as

clearly, leaned close to her

was always regret. She murmured, "How I wish I could see her

loved her and didn't want to see her go, but they all knew this

stroked her hair. He pulled out his phone and said softly, "Would you like to talk to her? Once you hear her

Her eyes lit up.

dialed Eloise's number, and the call connected, one ring after

Eloise answered.

was hoarse, "Grandma wants to

wanted his grandmother to depart in peace. She was silent for a

to the old woman she had never met talk about being more forgiving. It reminded her of her father's death and the regret of not being able to see him one last time. How did her father feel when he left? What were