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.

dialed Brett's number. His voice was weary but gentle. "How

Just a bit sad." Eloise hesitated before asking the question that had been bothering her. "Brett,

brief silence before Brett replied softly, "Take care of her for another

he needed

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 ended up staying home

in the afternoon, Eloise picked

and brought Daniel with him. The two children were playing

he asked

smiled. "Madam is preparing

a warmth in his heart. Instead of going to the

then took a shower and changed into his

kitchen, the other servants tactfully excused

from behind, wrapped his arms around

ear.

and swatted him away. "The servants

as

and sister, took great care of their children, and maintained her figure and complexion. Even in their intimate moments, he never

was

his memory hadn't fully recovered, and Eloise couldn't find the feelings she once

usual, he took care of Darrien, and Eloise put Linda and Daniel to bed. The two children, both inheriting the genes of the Noland family, looked adorable sleeping side by

his study until 11 p.m., emerging somewhat tired. By the time he got back to the bedroom, Eloise was talking on the phone, probably to a classmate, judging from the

the phone. Looking at him, she said, "You must be tired, why not take a bath and

always, she went to the cloakroom to fetch his clothes, each piece carefully ironed by her, even the

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

a psychological disorder and had

come to bed, he couldn't resist wondering, was twice a week not