Tangled Temptations

Chapter 267

As evening fell, the mansion was aglow.

Eloise hadn't forgotten that she was Linda's mom. Her heart was in turmoil, yet she remained patient and gentle with Linda.

Linda was terrified and curled up on Eloise's lap. She asked in a pitiful voice, "When is Daddy coming home?"

Eloise was about to answer when they heard the sound of a car pulling up. She immediately took Linda's hand, and they rushed outside. Her face was marked with a level of anxiety she'd never experienced before.

Harvey stepped out of the car. His and Eloise's eyes met. They locked gazes. After a long moment, Harvey slowly approached, picked up Linda, and kissed her gently. But his words were for Eloise. "I'm fine. Don't scare Linda."

Eloise's eyes glistened with tears as she continued to stare at him.

Harvey wrapped an arm around Eloise's shoulders, pressing his forehead against hers. "Really, I'm fine! Eloise, I came back safe and sound!"

Her lips trembled. She knew she had to hold herself together, but she couldn't help but lean into his shoulder. Her silent sobs made his shirt damp and uncomfortably warm...

"Eloise." He gently patted her, and his tone was tender as if he were soothing a child.

At that moment, Parker walked over and signaled for the maid to take Linda away. Harvey always had a soft spot for Eloise, but with the current situation at home and Orlena being unreliable, Eloise had to step up and shoulder the responsibility for Harvey.

Parker said in a soft voice, "From now on, you'll have to take care of everything at home."

Harvey couldn't bear to let her go, but he knew better. He knew that he had to let go. His father was getting old and wouldn't be able to hold on forever. The only hope for their family now lay with Eloise.

Harvey, not wanting to put too much pressure on Eloise, gently touched her cheek and mumbled, "We'll talk about this later."

Eloise has calmed down. She took his hand and whispered, "Go see Mom. She's been in the kitchen all day. I know she's been secretly crying."

Harvey grunted in response. He changed into a fresh set of clothes and headed to the kitchen.

wiping away tears. As Harvey approached, he gently placed a hand on her shoulder and softly

truly heartbroken. If only they had cut ties with the Lynch family years ago, Harvey wouldn't have had that affair with Joan, and they wouldn't

starting their happy life together. They just

a somber affair; the food was tasteless.

The night was silent.

master bedroom with Linda nestled in her arms, lulling her to sleep.

his study and returned to the bedroom. As he gently shut the door,

"Yes."

next to Eloise, fully dressed, and gently wrapped an arm around her

her as he always had,

intimacy didn't

ear, "Eloise, don't be

body was soft against his sturdy form,

and filled with sadness. He rarely showed vulnerability, but tonight, in front of his wife, he

in her ear, "Eloise, say you're

from within his arms. Her eyes were filled with tears, but she bravely told him, "Harvey, I'm yours!

slightly. "Mrs. Horigan, you're quite the possessive one." He tried

feared that he'd forget his wife and

feared that Linda wouldn't have a father to

wife would have to shoulder the burden of taking care of their two children and managing

...

was completely suppressed. Harvey worked from home, and Denise traveled back and forth every day. After a few days, other than the occasional bouts of dizziness, Harvey didn't

the drug wasn't as powerful as they said. He wouldn't forget his memories

morning, a week

with a fresh, long-stemmed rose in hand, a gift for

her sleeping face. A warm feeling was spreading in his heart. He placed the rose on the pillow beside her, unable