Tangled Temptations

Chapter 348

Eloise couldn't help but cry. Her tears flowed silently, mirroring her silent role in their relationship.

How many times had they argued? And, how many times had she yielded? Guilt and love intertwined in her heart, reminding her of Harvey's sacrifice. He had lost his memory for her. It was a debt she could never repay.

No matter how much Monica's presence irritated her, she had to forgive. What else could she do?

Eloise bent down to pick up the spilled pills, one by one. She placed them back in the tiny bottle. So many white pills. She wondered if swallowing them all would end everything, end the endless debate of whether she loved Harvey or not, and end the constant accusations.

...

Their silent feud hadn't affected their children.

In the early morning, Eloise rose from her bed.

Across the hall, Harvey emerged from the guest room, still wearing yesterday's clothes. Seeing the dark circles under Eloise's eyes, he said softly, "I'll take Linda to kindergarten."

His words were a clear signal that he intended to continue their routine lives.

Eloise murmured her acknowledgment and went to prepare breakfast as usual.

During breakfast, little Linda demanded both her parents drop her at school. Eloise looked up and locked eyes with Harvey. He had showered and changed into a fresh suit. His gaze now was more serious.

Before Eloise could soothe Linda, Harvey agreed, "Sure, let's all go together. I'll drive you back."

Surprised, Eloise nodded.

Linda looked from one to the other, tugging gently on her mother's hand. "Did you like the card Darrien and I made for you, Mommy?"

Eloise kissed her daughter's soft cheek. "I loved it!" After the kiss, she rested her head against her daughter's, not wanting to pull away.

Harvey watched them. His gaze was never wavering.

After breakfast, Eloise went upstairs to change. She chose a silk blouse and a

fishtail skirt. As she was undressing, the bedroom door opened.

Harvey looked surprised, and then slowly closed the door.

Eloise dressed slowly. When she bent down, the vertebrae on her bare back were slightly protruding, which was a sight that was irresistibly enticing.

Leaning on the door, Harvey quietly said, "Denise told me about your doctor's appointment."

quick comb through her long, brown hair, and finally looked at Harvey. "I have something else

brushing past him. Harvey caught her

pulled her hand back. "Harvey, let's stop this. We

paused. "I respect your

voice echoed behind her.

"Whatever," she replied.

her bringing up a bit of the past, and Harvey couldn't stand it. He said she didn't love him, but he was just as enamored with the Eloise who

laughed at herself

to the parking lot, and got in the car. Instead of sitting next to Harvey, she

grown-ups were hiding the truth, and the children were none the

Linda at kindergarten, Harvey stood shoulder-to-shoulder with

to the car, opened the driver's door, and gestured for Eloise to get

me at the next intersection. I'll grab a cab." Harvey lit a cigarette and drove in

I'll take you there,"

gave him the address. Harvey didn't say a word as

she got out of the car, she thanked

wife. Since when do we need to say

sat back down. Her patience was thinning. “Harvey, if you want to keep this marriage, we can talk without the sarcasm.

the car.

be happier if they weren't so

to think about it. He hit

dropped Eloise off at the office building and drove away. He was angry, to say

a moment

...

the afternoon, Eloise picked up

of the servants came to inform her, "Madam, Mr. Harvey called

at the time. She paused, asking, "Did he

servant shook

kneading. Linda wanted cake, and she had

wait until the children were

care of Linda and Darrien alone, teaching Linda to play the piano after dinner, while

long session, Linda went

and Darrien were tucked into bed,

remarriage, Harvey rarely stayed out so late. Was this a result

...

Harvey was at a club. It was a pointless business social.

around him were constantly answering phone

"I'll be home soon!"