Tangled Temptations

Chapter 357

Orlena could feel her little boy's excitement bubbling over.

Although Brett often found himself in Peterborough, the chances for father-son bonding were few and far between. Sometimes, they'd barely manage a quick hello, let alone sit down for a meal together. Guilt gnawed at her heart as she gently tousled her son's hair. Quietly she whispered, " Daniel, after the New Year's holiday, you're starting school."

Daniel, thrilled, gulped down an extra glass of milk. He declared in his sweet voice, "I'm gonna go to school with Luca and Linda."

Orlena hummed in response.

Outside, the driver was waiting in the car. He was one of Brett's trusted men. He was chuckling as he opened the car door for Orlena and Daniel. "Mr. Brett took the private jet back to Brockville first thing this morning and instructed me to ensure you and your son make it home safely."

Back to Brockville...

Orlena paused momentarily. The driver added, "Mr. Brett didn't have any business in Peterborough, he flew in just yesterday afternoon to see you, then rushed back."

Such words would stir any woman. Especially when the man in question was the one she'd loved for years, the one who prepared a home here for them.

Orlena hugged Daniel but said nothing.

Daniel sat quietly in his mother's embrace. Mom seemed happy, yet on the verge of tears.

...

The night at the Horigan Mansion was lively.

Harvey came over with his family for a casual dinner. As the car pulled in, Linda led the way, head held high, urging, "Luca, hurry up. Why are you dawdling like a little lady?"

Luca's cheeks blushed pink. Luca's face turned a slight shade of red. He looked at the little girl in front of him, her hair was a curly brown and she wore a beautiful dress. Having lost his mother early, Linda filled his entire world...

Harvey carried Darrien, walking

prepared a children's room for him

cheerful affair. After the meal, Parker summoned his son to

the kids to bake some

sitting at her vanity, lost

over and gently snatched it away—it was an exquisitely feminine diamond ring. One look and she knew it was her uncle's doing. With a smile, she asked, "Are you two

head

spilled the previous night's events, finally whispering, "Eloise, I love him. But the pain of those years is real, too. I can't just welcome him back with open

gently patting her shoulder. "Your

for the decision, she thought

Eloise. He saw his sister's teary eyes. Standing in the doorway, he lit a cigarette, took a drag,

Eloise bit

cigarette, blew out the smoke, and chuckled. "How many times has he scolded

Eloise deflated instantly.

marriage, Orlena quickly assured them she was

then, with unexpected tenderness, said, "Alright, time to head home. The kids are going wild. Orlena, you

them leave. When the house quieted down, she sat back

phone rang, breaking the stillness-a call from

answered. Brett's voice was quiet,

or living together? Brett, I

and hoarse. "You sound more grown-up. Orlena, I was too hasty, too eager to

she replied with

in the shadows for years, would struggle at such a time. He didn't

was

has shed, but it'll bloom again next year. Orlena, are you listening? Tracey brought me asta with plenty of coriander, despite knowing I hate it. She's become quite bossy, limiting my portions. She's been teasing that if I lose my

young ladies.