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.

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 milk and then

Linda's cheek, and said

Eloise didn't want to.

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

for a moment, took the milk and slowly

nightgown, her chestnut hair falling over her shoulders. A small patch of delicate skin was exposed at her

milk, Eloise returned the glass to him, avoiding his gaze as she laid down.

gave her a goodnight kiss and whispered in her ear,

kept her voice low, "Don't get any

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

respond,

opened the door, Eloise heard the sound of rain outside. The

...

the night, she was

piercing through every window

up too, curled up in Eloise's arms, squealing. Eloise held her, trying

curled up into a little ball in Eloise's arms, whimpering

her to him. But that would mean

wind and rain quickly filled the room, making it damp. The floor near the window even had

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 my

and guided Eloise with the other to the

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

half an hour, Linda calmed down under his gentle patting. She snuggled into his arms, her tiny feet resting

continued to gently pat her back. He looked up, his gaze landing on Eloise on the other side

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

felt him touch her hand, even giving a light squeeze in response. His fingertips were just a bit warmer, but it felt as though

eyes, her mind a whirl. "I'm going to

thunder roared. Harvey's voice was soft and gentle, "If Linda wasn't here, I would have held you in

Eloise didn't know how she fell asleep. The only thing that was certain was that Harvey

...

Early morning.

up, the first thing she saw was Harvey's deep gaze. She wondered how long he

just awakened, Eloise was soft and delicate. She

understand what was happening, she found

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

at him. He was utterly

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

him on the