Tangled Temptations

Chapter 237

Chapter 227

Eloise couldn't help but scoff, "Not at all!"

She hesitated before sharing Linda's story, then spoke softly, "Veronica, I know I shouldn't. I just can't help but want to care for that child! She looks just like her, and even her name is Linda."

It seemed fantastical to Veronica. What were the odds? A child appeared out of the blue and motherless.

Veronica thought it was implausible. She put on a serious face and said, "You must be missing Linda too much! Eloise, give it another try, there might be someone out there for you!"

Three years had passed, and Eloise was still single. Veronica felt guilty and anxious. Eloise, however, seemed in no rush. She was about to say something when her phone rang. It was the same number from the night before, but this time it was Linda on the other end, her voice sweet as sugar, "Eloise, I miss you!"

Eloise's face immediately softened, "I miss you too!"

Linda continued with her cajoling, "I want to see you!"

Eloise hesitated. Meeting a student outside of school hours was against the rules. She resisted for a while before reluctantly declining, "We can meet on Friday."

Linda sounded disappointed. She didn't cry, but her voice was soft and pleading, "Dad isn't home! I'm so lonely. Eloise, will you stay with me?"

Eloise's heart softened. Veronica, who had overheard, was taken aback. Who could resist such a little devil? As expected, Eloise was already asking where to meet. Linda chuckled with delight, "Eloise, look outside!"

Eloise was surprised.

She looked out the cafe window to see a stretch limousine parked outside, its back door open. Linda was sitting inside. Dressed in a small floral dress, she looked at Eloise with gentle and obedient eyes.

immediately stood up, "Veronica, I have

It all felt like a setup, and Eloise was caught in the

For some reason, she noticed a familiar masculine scent in the limo, a faint smell of tobacco mixed with a hint

Linda wants a Happy Meal. I'll take

one was already hugging her,

man selling eggs, and felt even more skeptical. He must be a playboy, leaving his child at home without

it wasn't good for a child to eat too much fast food. She sat down and carefully picked out the healthier options, her gentle

watched in contentment.

good care of Linda, making the little girl think, "So

too slowly. When could Eloise come to

were suddenly filled with tears. She tugged at Eloise's sleeve and pleaded, "Eloise, can you

Eloise was taken aback.

was filled with a hint of resentment, "Dad's really busy, and there are lots of ladies who want to date him and be my mom! Dad's really handsome, and there are so many people who want to be

felt so sorry for the child, patting her

said if I like someone, they can be my mom! Eloise, can you be my mom for the Arellano

in relief. So that was what it was, she was overthinking! She considered it for a moment, feeling that she needed to ask the head of

"I'll talk to your dad

Linda happily continued eating her chicken.

at Eloise's house,

still strangers. Linda's father was too careless to let his daughter spend time with a stranger, without worrying about the potential harm. She decided

Eloise dropped Linda off. When she got

brim,

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