Tangled Temptations

Chapter 266

At two in the afternoon, Harvey went to pick up Eloise from their villa before

heading to the kindergarten to get Linda.

"Linda, your mom and dad are here to pick you up!" The kindergarten teacher said with a smile.

Dressed in a little floral dress and topped with her curly brown hair, Linda

declared, "My mom and dad are taking wedding photos. I want to take wedding photos too!"

Laughter filled the classroom. The teacher chuckled. "Let's get you to your parents then." She held Linda's hand, feeling a sense of affection in her heart. She was a little reluctant to let Linda go when she handed her over to Harvey.

"See you tomorrow, Ms. Chelsey!" Linda waved goodbye.

In the car, Linda couldn't help but stare at Eloise's belly, asking, "Mom, when is my brother coming out? If I sleep, will he come out?"

Eloise didn't know how to answer. As Harvey buckled his seatbelt, he smiled and said, "It's going to take a lot of nights of sleep before your brother comes out."

Linda seemed a bit disappointed. But soon, she perked up and said, "My friends at kindergarten said their dads want to have babies too. Their dads try hard to plant carrots every night! Did you plant a carrot in Mom's belly, too, Dad?"

Eloise flushed slightly. Harvey was about to drive off when he glanced at the rearview mirror. His gaze met Eloise. He smirked, and a hint of teasing showed in his eyes. Eloise felt even hotter.

Harvey started the car, explaining to his little girl, "Your friends didn't quite get it right. You'll understand when you're older."

Linda seemed to believe him.

Harvey was focused on driving; he didn't say another word. His wife and daughter were in the car after all.

Half an hour later, they arrived at an upscale bridal shop. The moment the car stopped, the manager opened the car door and greeted them with a professional smile. "Mr. Horigan, Mrs. Horigan, we've cleared the place just for you. We will provide you with the best service."

Harvey nodded slightly. He helped Linda out of the car, who was ecstatic and bouncing happily beside her mom.

Upstairs.

Harvey and Eloise both went to try on the wedding dresses and suits they had picked out. Harvey quickly changed into a black velvet suit and a crisp white shirt underneath. He looked attractive and noble. A few young employees couldn't help but steal glances at him. Harvey didn't seem to notice. He sat in the VIP area, flipping through a magazine, waiting for Eloise and Linda to finish. Linda was the first to come out. She was dressed in a light champagne-colored puff dress, and her curly hair was neatly styled. She looked stunning.

She seemed a bit shy and snuggled into her dad's arms.

"The little girl is so beautiful! She looks just like her mom!" An employee commented.

Harvey looked down at his daughter, feeling a softness in his heart. He led her to a full-length mirror, and Linda looked at their reflections. She was beautiful! And so was her dad! Linda's eyes sparkled.

Harvey was about to say something when the dressing room door opened, and Eloise walked out.

Hr was momentarily breathless. Even though he had seen her in all her glory before, he was still taken aback at this moment. Her white wedding dress hugged her body perfectly, accentuating her slender waist. The hem was decorated with intricate and luxurious lace. Her long hair was styled in a loose updo, and she wore the pearl earrings he had given her.

She looked soft and beautiful! Harvey couldn't resist caressing her neck, and murmured, "You look amazing."

scene in front of

"We're not

voice. "So I don't have to behave at home. Is that what

a two-hour photo shoot to avoid tiring her out. Fortunately,

the photographer looked at the photos and joked, "If it wasn't for Mr.

merely smiled. He patted Linda, then gently told Eloise, "Go remove your makeup and change. I'll take you out

dressing room to change out of her dress. While they waited for Eloise, the manager gave Linda a small leather ball to play with. Linda was overjoyed and kept bouncing

sitting on the couch, handling work on his phone. Linda came over, and her face was scrunched up.

put his phone away, walked over to Eloise's changing room, and knocked lightly. "Eloise,

but they could hear the sound

wouldn't budge. His heart sank. He immediately shielded

tied to chairs, and their mouths were stuffed with cloth. Eloise was being

Harvey slowly uttered, "Joan!"

her frail body. Her face was haggard, and she emanated a sense of gloom, a far cry from her past glamour. Joan grinned, but it was a chilling sight. "Harvey, didn't expect

ruthless! To save your precious daughter, you almost drained me of my blood! Do you know the pain of having convulsions due to excessive blood loss? Of course, you don't, because all you care about is this bitch and

crying at this scene. Harvey

her mother. Harvey kept his face stern, but his voice

mother. Eloise was in pain from being strangled, but she tried to

away slowly and then ran downstairs. Joan sneered, "How

grip, and his star was fixated on Eloise before shifting to Joan. "What do you

want?"

affection. "I want to go back to the past! Harvey... the thing I regret the most was that reckless period. Can you forgive me? If you forgive me and

impassive. "Alright, I forgive

her head back and laughed. Suddenly, her voice turned cold again. "You're lying! You just want to

on the knife in her hand. Blood

breathe, knowing that if the blade moved a fraction lower, it would be the end of her. She dared not

don't want to kill her! If

this into your body, and I'll let her go!

and yelled,

her; she

He stared at Eloise and spoke in a deep voice, "Don't move!" Right now, he needed to buy time. Joan was crazy, and any provocation could make her take Eloise's life. He loved Eloise and their child,

pick up the syringe. His handsome face was resolute. "I'll take it!" Tears streamed down

Harvey. "Do it now, or

his coat and rolled up his shirt sleeves. His muscular arm, which had held Eloise countless nights, was now being pierced by the thin needle, the pale yellow liquid slowly

to freeze. In Harvey's world, all he could

I'm sorry I always make

me to see you cry. This is nothing compared to

much... at

I have a shallow destiny, and I

our separation to

I really have to reincarnate, I'll come

"Eloise, don't cry!"

say it, but

"I love you!"