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."

blushed. The scene in front of them

"We're not at home.

voice. "So I don't have to behave

booked a two-hour photo shoot to avoid tiring her out. Fortunately, both the bride

joked, "If it wasn't for Mr. Horigan's status, I would definitely use

He patted Linda, then gently told Eloise, "Go remove

they waited for Eloise, the manager gave Linda a small leather ball to play with.

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

his phone away, walked over to Eloise's

was no response from inside, but they could

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

moment the door opened, Harvey's breath hitched. Two employees were tied to chairs, and their mouths were stuffed with cloth.

Harvey slowly uttered, "Joan!"

was wearing the shop's uniform, which hung loosely on 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 me to get out, did you? I wanted to

you're ruthless! To save your precious daughter, you almost drained me of my blood! Do you know the pain of having convulsions

started crying at this scene. Harvey said sternly, "Linda, go

and cried out for her mother. Harvey kept his face

from being strangled, but she

her eyes, Linda backed away slowly and then

his star was fixated on Eloise before shifting to Joan. "What do

do I want?"

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

face remained impassive. "Alright, I

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

on the knife in her

slender throat tensed. She dared not breathe, knowing that if the blade moved a fraction lower, it would be

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

out a 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

take it anymore. She struggled and yelled, "Harvey... don't! You can't take it, you

she was

to buy time. Joan was crazy, and any provocation could make her take Eloise's life. He loved Eloise and their child, so Eloise couldn't get hurt, even if he

face was resolute. "I'll take it!" Tears streamed down Eloise's

in excitement as she watched Harvey. "Do it now, or

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

freeze. In Harvey's world, all

I always make you

It hurts me to see you cry. This is nothing compared

really isn't much...

a shallow destiny, and I

I didn't expect our separation

have to reincarnate, I'll come

"Eloise, don't cry!"

say it, but I think you

"I love you!"