Tangled Temptations

Chapter 347

The lights were dim, casting long shadows on Harvey and Eloise. Their eyes interlocked in a silent dance. Harvey's mind was echoing with a phrase Eloise had said earlier - he was also the father of my children.

He had known all along that Eloise's willingness to reconcile was for the sake of their children. Given his past misdemeanors, she would have never forgiven him. However, hearing her saying something akin to not loving him anymore still stung.

Finally, Harvey broke the silence. "It's chilly outside. Why don't you put on your coat?" He moved forward, gently draping the coat over her shoulders and fastening the buttons one by one.

As Eloise watched him, she wanted to say something, but it seemed unnecessary.

Ravenna watched them with seething jealousy. How could Harvey still be so devoted to Eloise, after knowing she didn't love him?

When Harvey left with Eloise, Ravenna couldn't hold back. "Attorney Horigan, she doesn't deserve you!"

Harvey paused and turned back. His face was even colder under the dim lights. "Ms. Ravenna, you should thank Eloise's kindness. Otherwise, you wouldn't be here at this gathering."

Ravenna didn't believe him. She was determined to prove herself in the upcoming movie.

As the couple left, a smirk crept onto Ravenna's face. She thought she had found a breakthrough.

Just then, Veronica came over, leaning against the wall and sneering, "What are you plotting now, Ravenna?"

Ravenna turned sharply. They were sworn enemies. Ravenna's scheme to conceive a child with Gunner had backfired, leaving her empty-handed.

Ravenna held her head high. "Just wait and see!"

Veronica was unfazed. She knew that with Eloise's business acumen, Ravenna stood no chance.

Back at the apartment, Harvey pulled out the car door for Eloise. His gaze was intense as he asked, "Eloise, do you not love me anymore? Am I not worth another try?"

Eloise was exhausted. She tried to avoid the confrontation. "Let's argue at home, not here."

Harvey's gaze was intense. After a moment, the car door closed with a bang. Once in the car, he drove rather fast, which actually made Eloise feel uncomfortable, but she bore it.

Half an hour later, he drove the car to the apartment. If they were going to argue, neither of them wanted to disturb the children, especially since Linda was so sensitive.

The night air was slightly cool. They went into the apartment one after the other, still remembering the last time they had been so intimate here, but now he felt full of repressed anger.

Eloise was pinned against the door by him. His voice suppressing his emotion, "Eloise, am I not worth your love at all? Am I not worth another try?"

Eloise was a bit tired. She said softly, "Let's take off our shoes and talk inside." He wouldn't allow it. Still pressing against her, his dark eyes focused on her. Eloise slowly straightened up. She looked at him, smiling faintly. "Harvey, really, this is not how you're supposed to act! Did you just find out today? Or do you think

haven't tried? Yes, I'm stuck in this marriage for the children,

up without parents? Or let Linda be

tried to give you

see a psychologist,

wanted another child, I

"Isn't all this enough?

you greedy,

you not satisfied,

lowered a lot! You're different. You still crave a complete love, but Harvey, after all these years I'm full of scars, you can't expect me

of Eloise, his voice hoarse. "Eloise, are these your true feelings? Can you never

crying. She didn't want to

promised to accompany her, to be with her for a lifetime, but that promise lasted only a

want love, go find a young girl, go find someone who's

had figured it out. This bland marriage was only satisfying to her. So, she was willing

blue vase the day after they were together. She could still remember the joy she felt when choosing these things

he casually shattered it

her back. He took off their coats and kissed her neck, whispering, "Eloise, don't ever say that again." Harvey didn't want anyone

kissed her, he whispered,

them with little time to dwell on their

hopeful. She had once dreamed of having another child, hoping that would mend their relationship, but now, she knew a child couldn't solve the

was taken before sex, with minimal side effects and the ability to stop anytime if they decided

thought Harvey was the

an unspoken secret. To the outside world and within

sex with her.

wanted her to get pregnant. He became more concerned than Eloise

the best time

insist on their sex until he was

months later,

November.

day-long celebration. That evening, she stepped out

returned to

pink envelope. It was a letter from Linda and Darrien, accompanied by a delightful childlike drawing.

bedroom door opened, and Harvey walked in

moment, Eloise was unpacking a box containing a very expensive

things and estimated the gift to be