Tangled Temptations

Chapter 312

Eloise hung up the phone, just as Harvey leaned against the door frame. His gaze was soft.

Eloise gently shook her phone. "Monika called. She's already in Rossland."

Harvey approached her, bending down to kiss her on the nose. "I just fed little Darrien his milk. The little tyke can put away eight ounces. The doctor says he can start having some pureed foods now."

Eloise wrapped her arms gently around his neck. "How about Linda?"

"She's downstairs having breakfast."

After Harvey finished speaking, he leaned in to kiss her. After a lingering, passionate kiss, he tenderly took her hand. "What kind of wedding do you want?"

Eloise laughed. "We're practically an old married couple. What kind of wedding are you thinking of?"

When Eloise went to freshen up, Harvey sat at the foot of the bed, lighting a cigarette and silently watching it burn down.

He wasn't oblivious. There was still a distance between him and Eloise. Her decision to reconcile with him was largely for Linda and Darrien, which was understandable.

But Harvey wasn't satisfied. He wanted Eloise to love him, to see him as her roc

Eloise came out after freshening up and saw Harvey smoking. She was a little surprised.

Harvey looked at her with his dark eyes, and after a while, he stretched out his hand to her. "Come here."

Eloise went over. He drew her close, his voice low. "Tonight, we're going on a date, Eloise, I want to show you how great a 34-year-old man can be."

Eloise nestled in his arms, gently stroking his handsome face. It seemed the last incident had taken a toll on him.

She agreed. They would go on a date tonight.

Harvey whispered in her ear, "I'm going to make you cry tonight."

Eloise's cheeks turned pink. She broke away from him and left the bedroom.

Downstairs, Linda was eating her cereal and looked up as her parents descended the stairs. Despite coming down separately, something felt different.

Linda hugged her dad's leg. "Dad, are you going to stay here from now on?"

Harvey picked Linda up and kissed her, giving a nod.

Linda clung tightly to his neck.

Eloise watched Linda's joyous expression, her smile soft and tender. She gently picked up Darrien, thinking that this must have been what family meant.

Harvey was good to her and devoted to the family. He had reduced his share in the law firm. He rarely socialized, spent his free time with Eloise and the children, and took his wife and kids on vacations. Linda and Darrien were growing up wonderfully.

Harvey was the perfect husband in the eyes of others.

Half a year later, Eloise returned the management rights of Everest Technologies to him. She preferred a quiet life to her career, mainly because Linda and Darrien needed care. No amount of nannies could replace parents in a child's growth.

This decision surprised many because for nearly two years, Eloise had been running Everest Technologies very well.

Only Veronica guessed the reason. She asked Eloise out to their favorite coffee shop. When Eloise arrived, Veronica had to admit that among all the women in their year, Eloise was the most successful one, wealthy and leisurely, with two children. She held 45% of shares in Everest Technologies, and Darrien was the heir of Horigan Inc. No one was living a richer life than Eloise.

dared to ask, "Eloise, did you

a slight smile. "How could that be.

finished, she

That was right...

Harvey's company.

essential part, but Eloise felt that it did not affect

mentioned that he wanted another child, but she had refused. She knew he was disappointed, but he didn't

than before, either he was busy with work, or she

lost in her thoughts. Veronica gently held her

Of course,

home because Eloise could hear the sound of traffic. His voice was as gentle as always. "Dad just

and gentle. "I'm having

laughed softly. "It seems you don't have time for me. Mrs. Horigan, I'm feeling a little

mouthed, "I

Eloise felt that they hadn't seen each other for a

a sumptuous dinner was laid out on the dining table. It looked like Harvey's cooking.

he heard her footsteps. Eloise took off her coat and sat next to him. "Are you

the report, pulling her onto his lap, and as he kissed her, his hand wandered under her skirt, his

had been over a week since they had made love. Their relationship

bold, almost as if he was about to take her on the couch. Eloise stopped him and whispered, "The housekeepers will see us." He nuzzled her gently, his voice

they're all

they know? It's normal for a couple

couldn't resist Harvey's relentless pursuit and gave in bit by bit. At 35, Harvey was at

her to their upstairs bedroom, where their sensual moments continued sporadically throughout the night, only ending

night was deep and silent. Exhausted,

with insomnia. When he closed his eyes, he saw Eloise as she was in a video from

was excessively lustful, demanding a blowjob from his wife, but over time, he could sense that Eloise was holding back her feelings for him. She had easily forgiven him in the past. They had

life w

would raise their children together, and after a long day of work, they would make

birthday, on Valentine's Day, and on

himself, knowing that Eloise disliked

while, he

Eloise didn't wake up.

The couch was a mess, covered in both their clothes. She tidied

his tie, he chuckled at the sight of the clean couch. "The maid

gentle demeanor made

pulled her into his arms and kissed her lightly, then lowered his voice and said, "There's a package for you on

his sentence and casually took a

at the package. It had been

single photograph of Monika.

next to a bookshelf, eight

of the photo was a letter

love it here. I think I was born to live in a place like this Compared to my past, I feel at ease now. Also, I found my

you again, for giving

agreed to help me, I had some hope in my heart. I thought maybe I could win Attorney Horigan's sympathy with this baby and break up your marriage. But when Attorney Hórigan's assistant told me that you

care, and I wish

times. She felt a heaviness in her heart that not even Harvey's efforts from last night

was going on.

carefully