Tangled Temptations

Chapter 277

In the hospital room, it was a picture of familial bliss.

Eloise's eyes were moist. Only Orlena noticed and her heart was aching. She excused herself to get some fresh air. Unexpectedly, she bumped into Brett outside.

Brett had been at a conference in New York, and as soon as it ended, he hopped on a private jet to come to see Eloise and Darrien.

At the door, he saw Orlena. It'd been a while since Brett saw her. He was usually too busy to miss her, but seeing her now, he realized how much he did. Seeing the tears in her eyes, his voice unconsciously softened. "What's wrong? Is the baby not healthy?"

He spoke and handed a gift to Donny. "You go and check on Eloise and the baby!" Donny, aware of the rarity of their meeting, nodded and entered the room.

Brett pulled Orlena into a secluded corridor. The green iron door closed behind them, and he gently removed her hand from her eyes. "Why are you always crying?"

"None of your business!"

Orlena turned her face away, her eyes red.

Brett chuckled, lit a cigarette and took a slow drag. "Let me guess, it's because of Eloise, isn't it?"

Orlena was annoyed that he had guessed her thoughts, but, it made her even sadder.

Someone in this world understood her, but Eloise didn't have that someone!

For the first time in months, Orlena showed Brett some kindness. She even broke down in front of this man she despised. "Everyone thinks Eloise is happy, but I know she's not! Harvey is back, but he doesn't remember Eloise, but Eloise loves him!"

If it wasn't for love, if it wasn't longing... could a woman endure the coldness of her husband?

Brett quietly smoked. He knew everything Orlena said, but what could he do knowing it? Eloise and Harvey had so much history; they had once loved each other so much. Those who knew couldn't bear to let Eloise give up, including Brett.

He felt sorry for Eloise, from start to finish. Joan's matter was not Eloise's fault. Harvey just did what a husband would do, but, Eloise had to pay with a lifetime! Brett slightly tilted his head, tears in his eye. He thought of his sister Louise, of himself, of Eloise...the children of the Noland family seemed destined for a rocky love life.

When Brett entered the room, Harvey was seeing his parents off. Apart from Eloise, only Donny was in the room. Seeing his boss, Donny smiled. "Mr. Brett is here!"

Eloise attempted to sit up.

Brett quickly stopped her. "What are you doing? You'll hurt yourself!"

He was naturally concerned, and he gently patted her head, asking about the birth.

Eloise gave a light smile. "Not bad! It was much easier than giving birth to Linda!"

This comment made Brett even more distressed. He played with Darrien for a bit, then nonchalantly suggested, "If you're not happy, return to Brockville for a while! Grandma's not in good health and can't fly. She's been longing for you and the kids to visit!"

Eloise caught his drift. Her gaze fell on Darrien, and she softly said, "We'll go after a while."

Brett gave a light laugh, not saying anymore.

Just then, Harvey returned with Linda after seeing off his parents. Linda immediately latched onto Brett, wanting to be held.

Brett always spoiled her the most among all the kids at home. No one else could compare to Linda. He intentionally gave the couple some alone time, so he picked up Linda and told Donny, "Let's play the role of doting grandpas. Let's take Linda for a stroll outside!"

Linda happily clung to Brett's neck. Brett allowed her to ride piggyback as they left.

The room returned to its quiet state. Eloise gently pulled the blanket over herself, chuckling. "With all the coming and going, I'm a bit tired. I'll take a nap."

Harvey watched her, recalling what Brett had said earlier. He somewhat guessed that in this relationship, Eloise felt hurt.

After being together for several months, everything was just okay. Neither of them wanted to be the first to bring up the deeper issues. After all, she was still attached to this marriage, and he was gradually finding more advantages than disadvantages in this marriage.

on the

to zone out, Darrien woke up. The healthy little

little one, she softly told Harvey, "He must

picked up his son, placing him in Eloise's arms, but he

was Eloise's second child, but it was her first time nursing a baby. She was a bit clumsy as she unbuttoned her top, then gently adjusted Darrien so

one was extremely greedy, gulping

sat down next to her. He gently stroked his son's hair, his gaze unintentionally landed on Eloise's body, casually remarking, "You just gave

been nearly two months since Harvey had last touched her. At this moment, he was somewhat

pop, Darrien left her

falling asleep as soon as

her clothes, probably because it was too engorged. She wanted to squirt out some of the milk, but Harvey was right there, and she was too

morning, Harvey was still asleep on

so she leaned on the wall to go to the bathroom. She unbuttoned her top. It was her first

closed. Harvey embraced her from behind, kissing her behind the

his gaze

actions were not. Eloise didn't know if

was a natural.

look at the scene in the mirror. She knew

still hurting? Feeling any

seductively in Eloise's ear, made her aware that he was doing it on purpose. Clutching her

the next moment, she was lifted

while the other nonchalantly unbuttoned her robe. His voice was husky and enticing,

to do since yesterday. It was the first time he

he rested on

but

so warm and soft. He whispered in her

head to kiss his

she was willing to bear her

know... Harvey, I

wanted was his love. Even if he could never recover his

he loved her,

...

seemed to improve a bit.

was discharged, he personally came to pick her up with

many gifts,

up to take care of the baby. Even Eloise

to some extent.

a content woman. Her happiness was evident on

Harvey came home late from work, around nine

winter weather, Eloise sat by the

phone call. It was from Denise,

Denise was a very discreet and cautious woman. Denise wouldn't invite her out just after she'd

end, Eloise decided to

already seated. Upon seeing Eloise,

out softly, "Eloise!"

from her. She ordered a cup of lemon water, took a few sips, and asked quietly, "Is it

Denise pursed her lips.

could guess, and let out a weak smile. "Is it

I wouldn't tell you this on the second day of your baby's

the photo, her face

uncanny. The girl looked just like Joan at

A clean, innocent Joan...