Tangled Temptations

Chapter 269

Chapter 258

Their eyes locked, silence hanging between them. Orlena hadn't expected to run

into Brett at the hospital. The setting brought back memories of their first intimate encounter which also happened within these very walls. He was drunk then, pressing her onto the couch, claiming her wildly.

Clearly, Brett was remembering the past too. He was usually cautious, always contemplating the consequences of his actions. Yet, his affair with Orlena was a whirlwind, leaving him no time to consider the aftermath. He was seduced by a girl 16 years younger than him; it was probably the most reckless thing he'd ever done in his life.

And it wasn't because she was young and attractive. Brett had seen his fair share of beauties, many more alluring and more considerate than her. Unlike them, all Orlena did was wrap her arms around him, whispering his name like a kitten. And those cries of "Brett" were addicting.

...

After a long silence, Brett was the first to speak, "Are you here to see Linda?"

Orlena stared blankly, taking a while to snap back to reality, then nodded, "Yes, she's much better. She should be discharged tomorrow."

Just as Brett was about to say something, Donny came out of the elevator. Donny was a little surprised to see Orlena at first sight, but he was a seasoned professional, quickly regaining his composure. He greeted her with a light smile, "Ms. Horigan."

Orlena nodded, then told Brett, "I should go."

Brett grabbed her hand, "Wait."

Donny took a deep breath and turned his face away.

Orlena tried to pull away but Brett's grip was too strong.

"We need to talk," Brett said quietly.

Eventually, they ended up in a quiet café. Donny booked a private booth, dutifully standing guard outside.

Inside the booth.

Brett dismissed the waiter, personally making coffee.

Although he was usually served by others, he enjoyed the art of coffee-making in his private time.

After preparing the coffee, he placed a cup in front of Orlena. "Try it."

Orlena pursed her lips, "I don't like coffee."

A hint of indulgence appeared on Brett's face, his tone unexpectedly tender, "I forgot. You prefer smoothie and fried chicken."

Orlena watched him silently. The man in front of her was still as graceful and scholarly as she remembered. She had once been infatuated with him, but not anymore.

She spoke coldly, "Did you bring me here just to talk about this, Mr. Brett?"

her. Orlena didn't take it, but he inserted a straw into the drink, then

looked up nonchalantly, "Pretty good, just experiencing

was casual, but Brett knew it wasn't that simple. She had been

more, but Orlena laughed lightly, countering, "What do

desperate I was? Then confess to you

was pregnant, or why

pale, but he still

You've always thought of

you tired of your numerous

controlling her

chicken and clubbing. We're from two different worlds. You said

sharp pain in his heart. He knew too well that underneath

was sweet and passionate. Any woman, naïve

about it.

she wouldn't let him. She held back her emotions, "I'm sorry, I lost my composure. If

okay if I visit the Horigan

to refuse, but Noland family was related to her family

to have a chat with her when he bumped into her today. It'd been a while since he had a simple conversation with someone, without any hidden agendas, just a man and a woman

hurry. As she was about

car was lowered, and inside sat a mature, beautiful woman.

woman nodded at

old times with her,

What a player!

too. He frowned, walking over to Orlena, "I brought

replied, "You don't need to explain, Mr. Brett. Besides, can you honestly

the past, a moment of passion. Now, they were just

anything else. She got into her car, fastened her seat belt, and stepped on

she drove by, Brett caught a glimpse

pressed his lips together, watching her car disappear into the distance. Stephanie got out of the car and walked up

felt a pang in his heart. He turned to look at her, and he instantly changed his expression.

to defending her

dodged any mention

with

the scene earlier. He

"Why'd you drive the car

replied uncomfortably, "Mr. Stephanie

to Brett, "Mr. Brett, what

the hotel first. I'm

seems Mr. Brett will be spending the night at Ms. Eloise's house. Perfect, we can unwind. Stephanie, how about

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