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."

in front of

not at home.

lowering his voice. "So I don't have to behave at

everyone got to work. Eloise was pregnant, so Harvey only booked a two-hour photo shoot to avoid tiring her out. Fortunately, both the bride and groom

it wasn't for

patted Linda, then gently told Eloise, "Go remove your makeup

eating out. She immediately ran into the dressing room to change out of her dress. While they waited for Eloise, the manager gave Linda a small

came over, and her face was scrunched up. "Dad, the

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

no response from inside, but they could

and tried to turn it, but it wouldn't budge. His heart sank. He immediately shielded Linda behind him and kicked the door open with force. The solid door

their mouths were stuffed with cloth. Eloise was being held hostage

Harvey slowly uttered, "Joan!"

sense of gloom, a far cry from her past glamour. Joan grinned, but it was a chilling sight. "Harvey, didn't expect me to get out, did you? I wanted to

daughter, you almost drained me of my blood! Do you know the pain

started crying at this scene. Harvey said sternly,

mother. Harvey kept his face stern, but his voice

She looked at her mother. Eloise was in pain from being strangled, but she tried to keep her voice calm. "Listen

backed away slowly and then

his star was fixated on Eloise

want?" Joan laughed

eyes were suddenly brimming with affection. "I want to go back to the past! Harvey... the thing I regret

remained impassive.

voice turned cold again. "You're lying! You just want

grip on the knife in her hand. Blood trickled down, staining her pristine

blade moved a fraction lower, it would be the end of her. She dared not call out to Harvey, afraid

"Actually, I don't want to kill her! If she dies, you'll remember her for the rest

syringe from her pocket. Inside, a yellowish serum. She tossed it at Harvey's feet and coldly announced, "Harvey, I'm giving you a choice! Inject this into your body, and I'll let her go! This is good stuff. One shot, and it'll end my pain! Because slowly, you will forget about Eloise. You'll forget your deep love!"

struggled and yelled, "Harvey... don't! You

forgetting her; she was afraid that it would

and any provocation

was resolute. "I'll take it!" Tears streamed

as she watched Harvey. "Do it now, or I'll take her life! 1,

Eloise countless nights, was now being pierced by the thin needle, the pale yellow liquid

all he could

sorry I always

don't cry! It hurts me to see you cry. This is nothing compared

really isn't much... at least, it

a shallow destiny,

but I didn't expect our separation

I really have to reincarnate, I'll come back to find

"Eloise, don't cry!"

can't say it, but I think

"I love you!"