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.

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

they had cut ties with the Lynch family years ago, Harvey wouldn't have had that affair with Joan, and they wouldn't be in this

just starting their happy life together. They just

the food was tasteless. In the end,

The night was silent.

lulling her to sleep. Perhaps due to the shock, Linda woke up

in his study and returned to the bedroom. As he gently shut the door, he asked in a low voice, "Is she

"Yes."

to Eloise, fully dressed, and gently wrapped

shivered slightly. She closed her eyes, taking in his warmth. Harvey started to kiss her neck, and was loving her as he always had, but

intimacy didn't progress

whispered into Eloise's ear, "Eloise, don't

sturdy form, like a vine entwining a robust tree trunk,

he let his guard down. On this tender, sad night, he pleaded with her not to let go of

her ear, "Eloise,

with tears, but she bravely told him, "Harvey, I'm yours! And you're mine!

He tried

feared that he'd forget

that Linda wouldn't have a father to care for

his beloved wife would have to shoulder the burden of

...

suppressed. Harvey worked from home, and Denise traveled back and forth every day. After a few days, other than the occasional bouts of dizziness,

drug wasn't as powerful as they said. He wouldn't forget his memories with Eloise, and he wouldn't

a

from his run with a fresh,

gaze at her sleeping face. A warm feeling was spreading in his heart. He placed the rose on