Tangled Temptations

Chapter 289

Chapter 278

A photograph gently nestled into his coat pocket. With delicate fingers, Eloise smoothed it out for him, patting it down with care.

Harvey caught her eye as he withdrew the photo- It was Monika, the new intern at the firm.

He moved to the foot of the bed, loosening his tie with a soft chuckle. "All this fuss over an intern? Really, Eloise, you're making a mountain out of a molehill!"

"Just an intern?" Eloise walked over slowly, bending down to whisper, "Harvey, you've crossed a line! Do you really think I'm that temperate?"

Harvey laughed lightly, caressing her soft cheek.

Eloise didn't appreciate his casual demeanor, trying to dodge him. But his movements were swift, holding her slender waist, and his touch becoming playful and teasing...

"Is that so?

"What about you? Do you love me?

"When we're together, you call my name... Are you calling for me, Harvey, or for the man in your memories? Huh?

“Eloise, I'm just a stand-in, aren't I?

"Who's the bigger hypocrite here?"

...

Eloise felt a tight pang in her heart. With a cold laugh, she lowered her gaze. "Harvey, all your talk just boils down to one thing-you won't fire her! I need to know, are you keeping an intern around or a youthful regret? Harvey, you enjoy the benefits of our marriage while keeping her close... Who are you trying to fool?"

Eloise picked up the photograph. She shredded it right in front of Harvey.

He leaned back, his gaze clear as if he was seeing Eloise anew. After a while, he chuckled. "I didn't realize I married a fierce girl!"

With a pull, Eloise fell onto him. Their bodies were close and the atmosphere was palpable.

Eloise lowered her eyes and her voice turned cold. "I'm still within the forty-two- day recovery period after childbirth. Are you gonna be so horny?"

Harvey was in the mood for sex. Her words, however, left him deflated.

Of course, once everything was laid bare, there was no need to preten No need to mask himself, so he playfully pinched her cheek. "What can I do, Mrs. Horigan? I can't help being horny around you!"

Eloise pushed him away, straightening her clothes as she walked out of their master bedroom. That night, she didn't return to their bed.

Harvey knew she was in the guest room, or perhaps in the study, reminiscing about, "that old Harvey."

Yes, their marriage had problems. She loved her husband. As for him, he had no memories of her. They had been together for half a year, and he had tried, but he couldn't find anything resembling love.

A pile of shredded paper was on the floor.

Harvey thought that if he loved her, he would fulfill her request tonight. But he didn't love her. They were merely a couple sharing a bed with different dreams. Now, there was no need for pretense.

Harvey felt relieved. He thought marriage should be simple, like raising kids together, making love a few times on weekends when the mood struck. Talking about feelings, however, was exhausting!

he soon realized, Eloise wasn't just throwing a tantrum, she was serious. When

Horigan Mansion to stay overnight, to take care of the kids. Even when she was

at Prestige Legal

chin on his slender middle finger. After discussing business, Denise smiled. "Tomorrow is Saturday, Attorney

back to reality, managing

about to suggest some tips to improve their

and in walked a thin, youthful figure.

Harvey frowned.

"What

cake, saying shyly, "Attorney Horigan, today is my birthday! I made this cake myself. I'd like you to try

glanced at Denise. Denise took it,

of you!"

leave, biting her lip with a pitiful look. "Actually... Some colleagues are throwing me

at

flatly refused, "No need! And in the

let alone this young girl before him! He just... Joan was dead, and seeing someone so similar stirred some emotions. He just hoped this girl, who looked so much

though Eloise made such a fuss,

She was on the verge of tears.

"Get out!"

her face. The door

softly. "You said it's the weekend, right? Order a bouquet for me!" He was going to pick

Denise smiled and agreed.

...

yoga. When Veronica heard about its effectiveness, she gave it a try. But

instructor, knowing

"I'm a woman who's given birth to two kids. If I don't push myself to stay fit, how can

couple of appreciative

"Did she mention

said she's

slowly wiped off her sweat, then said softly, "Let her

assistant opened the door

the same girl you told me about last time? No way, Joan was so desperate back then, but Harvey didn't even

"That's called a

rolled her

no time, Ms. Natalia walked in with a very young girl. The girl was rather pretty, albeit a bit shy. Upon entering, she

straight legs, all making Monika green with envy. She even imagined how

After completing a set of stretches, she turned her head to look

the innocent

photos, and there was a noticeable hint of

Eloise

assistant handed over water and

the bar, took a few sips, and looked

have to be so harsh! Nobody is attending the birthday party I've been looking forward to

birthday party? No

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