Tangled Temptations

Chapter 255

Harvey's shamelessness was no news to Eloise. She blushed slightly, "Jerk."

Harvey pulled her onto his lap, lightly chuckling, "Who was it that couldn't let go of me this morning in the shower?"

Eloise simple didn't want to deal with him. She pushed him away. Just as she was about to go back to the couch to sort out some paperwork, Harvey's phone rang. It was a call from Parker.

His words were short and restrained, "Griffin just passed away."

The implications were clear - Griffin was, after all, Eloise's biological father, and it would be better for Harvey to break the news to her.

Harvey understood. He ended the call and pulled Eloise back into his embrace. Resting his head on hers, he whispered, "Griffin is gone."

Eloise stiffened noticeably. She didn't say anything, just leaned against Harvey's shoulder silently. Harvey knew this must be tough for her. Regardless of everything, Griffin was the man who had once been involved with Louise and the man who had fathered Eloise.

In a soft voice, Harvey asked, "Do you want to go? I'll go with you."

After a long while, Eloise shook her head, "No." It wasn't that she was heartless, but if she went, she'd have to face the Lynch family. Besides, what role would she be playing there?

With this turn of events, Eloise was bound to feel down. Harvey was there to comfort her.

The next day, Griffin was laid to rest.

Eloise visited Louise's grave. Staring at the image of Louise's youthful, smiling face, she placed a bouquet of lilies on the grave and murmured, "Mom, he's gone."

Harvey stood by her side, silently comforting her. Eloise leaned against him, whispering, "Four years ago, when dad was buried, Griffin spat out blood here. It seems like this ending was destined. Harvey, he betrayed mom. I think these years have been hard for him, or else he wouldn't have fallen ill like this."

Harvey just hummed in response. He hoped Eloise could let go and find peace.

...

Around noon, Harvey led Eloise out of the cemetery. As they got into the car, he said, "Dad asked us to come home for lunch. Orlena has already picked up Linda."

Eloise's heart softened, "Linda really likes Orlena." Mentioning Orlena reminded Eloise of her own uncle, and she sighed lightly.

Harvey gently stepped on the gas. He chuckled, "Let them handle their own affairs. They're both not young anymore."

Eloise said, "You really had a sharp tongue."

Harvey held her hand, unabashedly saying, "You didn't seem to mind when you were using it."

Eloise looked away with a blush.

Half an hour later, they arrived back at the Horigan Mansion. In the hall, Parker was sipping tea. Seeing Harvey and Eloise return, he gestured for them to sit down.

Parker's feelings were quite complicated. He genuinely felt sorry for Eloise. Griffin's death had brought the Lynch family knocking on their door. Jane had made quite a scene, demanding Eloise to mourn for Griffin. But Parker had managed to ward off these demands.

he gently smiled, "Don't take it too

Eloise nodded in agreement.

"When are you two

Getting married?

Eloise, smiling, "Dad, Eloise and I just

talk about marriage? Let's have

you're still young?

Harvey scratched his nose.

answer, "Let's wait until

more like it. Unlike Harvey, who can't speak anything nice and takes cheesiness as fun. Only Eloise

the

felt a bit more

drive home, Harvey held Eloise's hand and asked softly, "When will

the back seat. Eloise caught her in the rear-view mirror and

red light, Harvey parked the car. He turned to tease her, "Not getting any younger, huh Eloise? If we delay any longer, I'm afraid no one would want

fell silent, his gaze

matter how many times he looked at her like that, she could never

in, Harvey fucked Eloise twice. Afterwards, he held her close and whispered, "I have to go to Sydney on business tomorrow. It'll take about ten days. I'd love to take you and

But she also thought it would be

for a while, Harvey couldn't resist his desires and made love to Eloise until

rose on the pillow next to her, but Harvey was already on his

getting up to take care of Linda. Linda

where she saw Luca, the boy Linda had been talking about non-stop.

winked at Linda. Linda blushed, lifted her little chin, and marched

She sent Harvey a text on Facebook: [I saw

busy, and it was almost noon before he replied:

Eloise chuckled.

Eloise took the opportunity to visit

the accounts with

she had

as she came over she started talking, "There's been a murder in Northville. Traffic was all blocked off, and I was stuck in

bled

ask, "Did

yet. What kind of grudge makes a person kill like that? I bet it was a

her spine. She stirred her coffee absentmindedly, trying to shake off

but

bed feeling scared, and couldn't resist calling Harvey.

for half an hour,

fatigue, which took a lot of foundation to

dropping off Linda at school, Eloise got in her