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.

fell asleep. He sat on the

woke up. The healthy

at the little one, she softly told Harvey, "He must

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

was Eloise's second child, but it was her first time nursing a baby. She was a bit clumsy as she unbuttoned her

one was extremely greedy,

naturally 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 birth. How is your waist so

last touched her. At

pop, Darrien left her nipple. Harvey's

well-behaved, falling asleep as soon as he

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

morning, Harvey was

leaned on the wall to go to the bathroom. She unbuttoned her top. It was her first time doing this, and she was

bathroom door was gently closed. Harvey embraced her from behind, kissing her

his gaze in the

Eloise didn't know if he had learned this somewhere,

was a natural.

daring to look at the scene

hurting?

in Eloise's ear, made her aware that he was doing it

she was

she had just given birth, cushioned her with one hand while the other nonchalantly unbuttoned her robe. His voice was husky

to do what he'd been longing to do since yesterday. It was the first time he had let go in front

he rested on

love with him, couldn't help but whisper, "Harvey, do you like

her body, so warm and soft. He whispered in her

her head to kiss his

was willing to bear

I think I'm not

love. Even if he could never

her,

...

relationship seemed to improve a bit. Harvey came to the hospital

Eloise was discharged, he personally came to pick

Eloise many gifts, mostly jewelry that

up to

that he seemed to like her to some extent. Their marriage was

woman. Her happiness was

the day Darrien turned one month old, they didn't have a big celebration, but Harvey came home late from work,

Eloise sat by the fireplace in their villa, her

day was a weekend, and Eloise received a phone call. It was from

held the phone, somewhat at a loss. She knew Denise was a very discreet and cautious woman.

the end, Eloise

already seated. Upon seeing Eloise, she

out softly, "Eloise!"

of lemon water, took a few sips, and asked quietly, "Is it about

Denise pursed her lips.

a weak smile.

the coffee table, her voice low. "Eloise, I wouldn't tell you

picked up the photo, her

girl looked just like

A clean, innocent Joan...