Tangled Temptations

Chapter 333

Orlena sobbed, burying herself in Harvey's arms. Eloise, understanding, gently stroked her hair, and then gave Harvey a knowing look. She moved to Parker's side, smiled softly and thanked the uniformed people present.

Parker had a vague idea of what was happening and saw them out.

The house finally settled, but Orlena's suppressed sobs were still audible. Daniel seemed lost, but Eloise comforted him, whispering, "Mommy's not feeling well. Would you like me to play with you?"

Harvey picked up Daniel, softly telling Eloise, "I'll take Daniel to the office. You stay and comfort Orlena. It might be easier for her to talk to a woman."

Eloise acknowledged with a nod. She prepared some toys and snacks for Daniel, gave him a kiss, and closed the car door behind him.

Back at the Manor.

Parker sat on the sofa, smoking. He tapped the seat next to him, indicating Eloise to join him. "Pauline's with her now, Lou. Come, talk to me."

Eloise obeyed and sat down.

Parker was fond of her and their conversation was always comfortable. "I actually support Orlena and your uncle, but it seems Brett is in a difficult spot."

Eloise listened quietly.

After a while, he murmured, "If Brett can't make her happy, no one else can." After saying that, Parker left.

Eloise sat alone, sipping the tea a servant had poured for her. She took a while to comprehend Parker's words before a faint smile graced her lips. In truth, Parker was a great father, very open-minded.

She went upstairs to check on Orlena.

After a morning of conversation, Orlena had finally fallen asleep. Eloise gently tucked her in.

Downstairs, she found herself reminiscing about the past year. She couldn't forget the sight of Orlena standing in line with Daniel to buy smoothie. Orlena could only afford one cup after a long queue.

voice was weary but gentle. "How

her. "Brett, is

was a brief silence before Brett replied softly, "Take care of her

months. All he

a sensitive topic and didn't probe further. They chatted about Daniel a little more. At his age, he should be starting kindergarten, but Brett was firmly against it. Therefore, Daniel

four in the afternoon, Eloise

come home early and brought Daniel with him. The two children were playing on the piano, but Harvey didn't

while, he asked

is preparing dinner for

a warmth in his heart. Instead of going to the kitchen, he

then took a shower and

kitchen, the other servants

wrapped his

her ear. "Is there anything for

the table, giggled and swatted him away. "The servants

as

She got along well with his parents and sister, took great care of their children,

was

experiencing the seven-year itch or perhaps it was because his memory hadn't fully recovered, and Eloise couldn't find

Linda and Daniel to bed. The two children, both inheriting the

He worked in his study until 11 p.m., emerging somewhat tired. By the time he got back to the bedroom, Eloise was

phone. Looking at him, she said, "You must

fetch his clothes, each piece carefully ironed by her, even the smell of the detergent

However, Harvey couldn't bring himself to feel happy. It was all too formal; Eloise was playing the role of a perfect wife, taking care of him and the children, and occasionally performing marital duties. Whether she loved him or not, she seemed to never care. The fragment of memory he had lost, she had never bothered to ask about

and

while he was waiting for Eloise to come to bed, he couldn't resist wondering, was twice a week not enough for a