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

stuck in this marriage

Darrien grow up without parents? Or let

give you

see a psychologist, and

you wanted another

"Isn't all this enough?

greedy, or

you not satisfied,

finally let out all the words she had repressed for a long time. "After experiencing so much, my expectations have lowered a lot! You're different. You still crave a complete love, but Harvey, after all these years I'm full of scars,

slowly let go of Eloise, his voice hoarse. "Eloise, are these your

smiled, a smile more painful than crying. She didn't want to

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

love, go find a young

This bland marriage was only satisfying to her. So, she was willing to let

the day after they were together. She could still remember

casually shattered it

him away and tried to leave, but Harvey pulled her back. He took off their coats and kissed her neck, whispering, "Eloise, don't

kissed her, he whispered, "Eloise,

with little time to dwell on their tangled relationship. Harvey

would mend their relationship, but now, she knew a

It was taken before sex, with minimal side effects and the ability to stop anytime if they decided to have a child. She

thought Harvey was the

the outside world and within the confines of their

sex with her.

love with her. He wanted her to get pregnant. He became

best

would insist on their sex until he was convinced that she would

months later, Eloise

November.

celebration. That

returned

a small, pink envelope. It was a letter from Linda and Darrien, accompanied by a delightful childlike drawing. Eloise gazed at it, filled

door opened, and

that moment, Eloise was unpacking a box

eye for finer things