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.

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

they had cut ties with the Lynch family years ago, Harvey wouldn't have had that affair with

happy life

a somber affair; the food was tasteless. In the end, Harvey sent

The night was silent.

in the master bedroom with Linda nestled in her arms, lulling her

the bedroom. As

"Yes."

Eloise, fully dressed, and gently wrapped an

closed her eyes, taking in his warmth. Harvey started to kiss her neck, and was loving her as he always had, but a sense of sadness lingered in their hearts. They didn't know

intimacy didn't

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

against his sturdy form, like a vine entwining a robust tree trunk, depending on each

front of his wife, he let his guard down.

in her ear, "Eloise, say you're mine.

at him from within his arms. Her eyes were filled with tears, but she bravely told him, "Harvey, I'm yours! And you're mine! For the rest of our lives.

the possessive one." He tried to sound nonchalant, but his trembling voice betrayed his

that he'd forget his

wouldn't have

wife would have to shoulder the burden of taking care of their

...

and Denise traveled back and forth every day. After a few days, other than the

doctors had got it wrong, that the drug wasn't as powerful as they said. He wouldn't forget his memories with Eloise, and

a week

his run with a fresh,

at her sleeping face. A warm