Tangled Temptations

Chapter 360

Chapter 360

Veronica grumbled, a frown marring her usually carefree face.

Eloise simply chuckled, her gaze on Veronica was tender and filled with a quiet sense of reassurance. After all these years, she might have lost many things, but she still had a tight circle of loved ones who stood by her side through thick and thin.

Her mother, her kids, Veronica...

Life was full of regrets, but at that moment, Eloise felt content.

She gently ran her fingers through Veronica's hair, whispering, "I've saved the best seat in the house for you."

Back at the villa, the kids were still out, all except for little Darrien, who was at home.

After playing with him for a while, Eloise had whipped up his favorite mac 'n' cheese. Darrien was as happy as could be. The little guy was just over a year old but seemed to understand that his mom was expecting again and never fussed about being held.

As dusk settled in, the driver brought the other two kids home.

Baron came in with a big, toothy grin. "Harvey might be coming home a bit late."

Eloise smiled and nodded her understanding.

The sky was turning dark, and fine snowflakes began to dust the world outside, painting everything in a soft, gentle white.

With her back to the children, Eloise dialed Harvey's number and whispered, "Any chance you can come home early tonight?"

Harvey was in his office at Everest Technologies with a smile playing on his lips. "Are you missing me?"

Eloise glanced outside at the falling snow, then back at the kids playing in the living room, and said softly, "Today's Luca's birthday."

Harvey paused, visibly taken aback.

At that moment, Denise walked in. "Mr. Horigan, the meeting is about to begin."

Harvey glanced at his watch and said, "It's snowing outside. Let's reschedule for tomorrow morning and let everyone head home early."

Denise looked surprised.

Harvey gave a small smile. "It's my son's birthday."

After hanging up, Harvey donned his overcoat and left the office.

Denise stood there, smiling to herself.

Harvey drove back to the villa, arriving exactly at seven. He stepped out of the car. The ground was now covered in a thin blanket of snow, and the city was engulfed in a frosty haze, but the house glowed with warm yellow light.

He took a present from the trunk and walked into the hallway.

"The snow's really coming down out there." Harvey spoke as he casually unbuttoned his overcoat and called out, "Luca, come here."

Little Luca was perched on a dining chair. In front of him was a small cake Eloise had made, surrounded by dishes meticulously prepared by the house staff-most of them were his favorites. His eyes lit up at the sight of the large toy in Uncle Harvey's hands—a superhero action figure.

The little guy dashed over and clung to Harvey's leg. Harvey laughed, lifting him into a hug and planting a kiss on his cheek. "Eloise told me it's your birthday. Sorry I'm late. Here's your present... do you like it?"

Luca clutched the gift to his chest.

Harvey looked over at the dining area. His wife, Eloise, was seated at the dinner table in an elegant gown, with Linda and Darrien beside her. Linda was clapping her hands, singing the birthday song for Luca. She declared that her birthday gift to him was to cuddle him to sleep that night.

Harvey chuckled. "Linda, it's not your birthday."

Linda puffed up her little cheeks. "I don't just snuggle with anyone." Daniel had to beg Linda for ages to sleep in her princess bed.

Luca's cheeks were a warm shade of pink.

kissed Eloise. "Congratulations,

one arm around little Luca, Eloise helped him

Luca felt healed. He

to think that the only reason the Horigans adopted him was because of his AB-negative blood type.

been more of a father to him than his own. Harvey was kind, taught Luca so much, and showed

in the future, when he would take control

would stay by

Linda did end up whisking Luca

sleeping together at this age. When Harvey emerged from his bath, she shared

bedroom was cozy and warm,

towel wrapped perilously low around his hips, Harvey sat at the foot of the bed, drying his hair. Eloise walked over, took the towel from his

to worry about? Eloise, the kids we're raising won't go astray. We can think about these issues when they're over

his hair, and every time she bowed her head, she could see his strong nose. He was still so handsome. Even after

voice grew husky. "Three months

She hummed in acknowledgment.

slightly swollen belly, and murmured, "In another month, we'll

like any other couple, caring for

she mentioned the premiere to him. "I wonder if Mr. Horigan might be able to

pinched her nose. "Mrs. Horigan's movie debut? Of course, I'll

arms around his neck. "No need to book out the theater. Just having you there is enough, Harvey... I can't promise

more than

older but

...

of the bed, being mindful of her pregnancy. His movements were

to gaze at her.

Eloise certainly couldn't resist.

face gently. His voice was a low, husky whisper, softer than the night itself. "Eloise, I must have been head over heels for you once upon a time. Just look at your face, your skin, your

warmth of her cheeks, and playfully

what would

but proper. Eloise knew him too well. His dawdling tonight without speaking his mind meant only one thing - he was in the mood for lovemaking. However, she was only three months pregnant and worried about the baby's safety, so she put a finger to his lips and mumbled, "Don't

of tenderness and passion. Finally, he cradled her body in his arms and murmured, "I just want to make the mother of my child feel

"Mr. Mayfair" was

the crowds were bustling, and with the children being so young, Eloise

she had just slipped into her evening gown when the sound of a car

moments later, footsteps approached,

doorway, admiring her for a moment before gently closing the

which was evident from her figure. However, rather than detracting

over, kissed her bare shoulder, and whispered, "Our little mamma looks

shivered at his

from his pocket and threaded the amulet through it, a perfect match for her evening

amulet lay quietly against her chest.

softly, "Harvey, you really

tended to her hair, gathering

But I also hope his affection can truly bring you good fortune. Eloise, don't

Eloise nodded slowly.

they left for the evening, he draped a thick fur coat over her shoulders, and they walked through the underground garage to avoid

a sea of people. Celebrities strutted down the

a special entrance to go directly into the auditorium,

she took to the stage and spoke at length,

in and

work." The details weren't Eloise's

still the most vivid character in her life, and she hoped he would see her on

understood Ms. Olea's thoughts but didn't feel it was her place to criticize. Ms. Olea was a decent person and had never thought

very successful. It will help you break into the movie industry. If the

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