Tangled Temptations

Chapter 240

Eloise found herself succumbing to him.

The kiss came out of nowhere, and it was a tad too rough for her liking. She was cautious, trying not to fan the flames.

Harvey moved from her lips to her neck, then behind her ear, his voice husky, "Eloise, you do care, don't you? You still have feelings for m. You're just not ready to admit it, are you?"

Eloise's hands were on his shoulders. Such a position was undeniably

embarrassing. She took a moment to compose herself before speaking, "Put me down! The staff will gossip about this. How am I supposed to face them after this? Besides, we're not really husband and wife!"

Linda wouldn't understand, but the household staff surely would.

Harvey bit his lip slightly. "They would understand. And there's always a process when a divorced couple reconciles. We're in that process now. Dating involves more than just talking, it's normal to get a bit affectionate!"

Eloise studied him.

His voice was barely a whisper, "What are you looking at? If you really care about me then help me..."

Eloise averted her gaze. She chose to ignore his comment, instead retorting, "You may not be a lawyer anymore, but you surely haven't lost your silver tongue."

Harvey chuckled softly. He put her down, letting her go make dinner while he took some time to compose himself before leaving the room.

As Harvey left, Eloise felt a stir of emotions. She had wanted to ask him why he had abandoned his law career. However, she swallowed her words, trusting that Harvey understood her unspoken question. Yet, neither of them brought up the topic.

Eloise had to admit that she had feelings for him. Being a mature woman, it would be strange if she felt nothing.

But everything was happening too fast! Their past was filled with ups and downs. If she were to jump into something with him again, it might end up upsetting Linda.

Eloise's emotions were in disarray.

Dinner was tasteless, but when she looked at Linda, her heart filled with warmth.

At night, she lay in bed, lulling Linda to sleep. The little girl was curled up in her arms, her eyes closed.

Eloise softly read her the fairy tale of Cinderella. Linda cracked open an eye. "Daddy said last time that he is Mommy's prince!"

Eloise cleared her throat. Harvey had some nerve!

Linda sighed contentedly, "Princes and princesses always end up married!"

Eloise looked at her daughter's soft, rosy cheeks, leaning down to plant a loving kiss.

Linda started to snore softly. Eloise thought she was asleep, so she put down the fairy tale book and prepared to go to sleep herself. But, Linda suddenly asked, "What about Mommy and Daddy?"

Eloise held her close, answering gently, "Mommy and Daddy are dating."

Linda hugged her tight.

walked in carrying a glass of milk, and overheard their conversation. He looked at Eloise with a smirk. Eloise felt her cheeks heat up. She picked up Linda. "Drink your

drink. Harvey sat on the bed, kissed Linda's cheek,

Eloise didn't want to.

her, his voice soft. "Or would you like me to feed you something

moment, took the

nightgown, her chestnut hair falling over her shoulders. A small patch of delicate skin was exposed at her collarbone. Harvey watched her for a

him, avoiding his gaze as she laid down. "Turn

leaned over, turning off the light. He then gave her a goodnight kiss and whispered in her ear, "Eloise, when will you spend

her voice low,

moved to hers, as gentle as a spring breeze, lightly stirring. "I think about it every

could respond, he

Harvey opened the door, Eloise heard the sound of rain outside. The rain was heavy, quite unusual for this time of

...

of the night, she

night sky, piercing through every window in the city, causing a

up in Eloise's arms, squealing. Eloise held her,

up into a little

would mean opening the door to the

the room, making it damp. The floor near the window even had a puddle

hesitate. She quickly wrapped Linda in a small blanket, preparing to

could move, the bedroom door opened. Harvey, dressed in a robe, was walking towards them in the dark. He took Linda from Eloise, his voice low, "The power is out! The backup generator is also broken. Come sleep in

held Linda in one hand and guided Eloise with the other to the master

scared. She clung to his neck, refusing to let go even when they

calmed down under his gentle patting. She snuggled into his arms, her

his

such terrible weather, they were lying on the same bed, with a child they had both brought into the world between them. Harvey felt a softness in his heart. Holding Linda, he reached out his hand, gently touching

Eloise wasn't asleep. She had felt him touch her hand, even giving a light squeeze in response. His

a whirl. "I'm going to sleep

"If Linda wasn't here, I

thing that was certain was that Harvey never let go of

...

Early morning.

thing she saw was Harvey's deep gaze. She

just awakened, Eloise was soft and delicate. She whispered, "I'll make breakfast for

by him. Before she could understand what was happening, she found herself underneath him. Harvey was silent. He held her hand

last night and no air conditioning. And you, Eloise, are lying on my bed dressed

at him. He

tempted, but with Linda nearby, he dared not go too far. His fingers explored her silk

bit him