Tangled Temptations

Chapter 230

Eloise was in no mood for a chat. And she knew exactly what he wanted to discuss. He wanted to get back together with her.

After all they had been through, and three years post-divorce, Eloise's feelings had faded. She didn't hate him anymore, but the love they once shared had evaporated as well. Because of Linda, she wanted to coexist peacefully with him.

She murmured, "I want to see her first!"

Under the dim lamplight, the hand he was tightly gripping slowly loosened, and then he whispered, "Go ahead! Don't wake her up."

Eloise nodded lightly, bypassing him to head upstairs. When she was far enough, Harvey lowered his gaze to his own hand, which still held traces of Eloise's warmth that he cherished.

...

Second floor, outside the children's bedroom.

Eloise's fingers rested on the doorknob, she hesitated for a moment, then gently pushed the door open.

Linda was indeed asleep. In the light pink bedroom, a bedside lamp was on. The little munchkin was sleeping on her side, her tiny mouth slightly open, and even her breath was sweet-smelling.

Eloise's heart filled with a mixture of sorrow and tenderness. She sat by the bed, extending her delicate fingers to gently caress the little one. She couldn't get enough.

Three years, she had missed three years of this child's life, particularly the two years when Linda was in the lab, and she, her mother, wasn't there.

Even though she knew Harvey had acted for her best interest back then, she still resented him. A tear slipped from the

like her, but her temperament was entirely inherited

heart slowly calmed down. It seemed as though, at

knew he should give Eloise time to adjust, but he couldn't resist. He was desperate to get close to her.

instantly plunged into darkness; Eloise was startled. Then, the soft mattress beside her sank deeply, and Harvey braced himself

"Harvey, are you

Then, under her scrutiny, he leaned down to kiss her. Eloise was caught off guard as his tongue invaded her mouth, gently teasing. It had been a long time since

clearly a bit rusty, he relied on his memories to please

Linda was sleeping right next to them. Any big movement would wake her, and she didn't want her daughter to witness this scene. In her moment of hesitation, Harvey cupped her face and started kissing

escape. Getting frantic, she bit

locked onto hers, he said in a hoarse voice, "Eloise, you responded just now!

even her breath caused their bodies to press together. She was both embarrassed and angry, "Harvey, didn't you say we were going to talk in the study?

for a long time. After a while, he finally said, "Eloise, I've missed you so much! I admit I want you and to sleep with you. Which man wouldn't

She kicked him, "Get off!

thought he would insist on staying, but he moved away gently, not forcing her. It was a close

him. There was too much they needed to discuss. Linda's past, present, and future.

long conversation with her. When Eloise entered, he was making coffee. Hearing her footsteps, he casually said, "Still Americano,

first time she really looked at Harvey after she came back. He was still as handsome as ever, but his demeanor had become much more reserved, except when he was being

from the bookcase and handed it to her

he sat by her side. At the break

but the first two years were tough! It wasn't until this year that Linda's condition stabilized. Although she has a few minor ailments, she will grow