Tangled Temptations

Chapter 361

Parker had just left.

Jeffrey's mother, escorted by a few members of the Velona family, stumbled over. One of them was Olga. She was Max's sister.

"How's Jeffrey doing?" Aliza clutched Harvey's arm tightly, visibly shaken.

Even though Harvey was distraught, he still patiently comforted her, "He's not in any life-threatening danger, but it's going to be a long recovery... I'll find the best plastic surgeon."

Plastic surgeon... Aliza's legs went weak.

Right then, a doctor approached to explain Jeffrey's condition. Thankfully, he was conscious, and the Velonas immediately went over to see him.

Across the corridor, Harvey could still hear Aliza's piercing cries. She must have been unable to accept her son's disfigurement.

Harvey felt terrible inside. Pauline gently patted his shoulder, softly saying, "Harvey, go take care of your wounds. I'll stay here with Eloise. If she wakes up and sees you like this, she'll be scared."

Leaning against the wall, Harvey ruffled his hair, his mind in chaos. "Mom, I'm not in the mood."

Although Pauline was concerned, she ultimately didn't say anything more and stayed outside the emergency room with Harvey.

Time dragged on.

One hour went by.

Two hours...

After four hours, the emergency room doors swung open, and the doctor removed his mask.

"How's my wife?" Harvey rushed forward.

The doctor paused for a few seconds before speaking softly, "Mr. Horigan, upon examination, Mrs. Horigan hasn't suffered severe external injuries, but she has sustained a moderate concussion from the debris impact. Normally, she should have woken up by now, but strangely, there's no sign of her regaining consciousness. Moreover, her bodily functions are in a hibernative state, sort of like she's in power-saving mode."

Harvey froze slightly.

The doctor sighed, "Mrs. Horigan is pregnant, and if she doesn't wake up within a week, I'm afraid it could be detrimental to the baby."

"Isn't there any way to wake her up?"

"We'll see tomorrow morning."

...

The doctor re-entered the emergency room.

Harvey leaned against the wall, suddenly feeling all his strength drain away. Pauline supported him; her voice trembled as tears rolled down her face, "Harvey, you have to hold on. Eloise will wake up."

Harvey tilted his head back slightly.

He whispered, "Mom, I should have been nicer to her."

Maybe Eloise was just tired. If he had treated her better, would she not bear to sleep and wake up right away?

...

Eloise was moved to a hospital room.

She lay there in a blue and white hospital gown, silent, with the slight bulge of her belly visible beneath a thin blanket. Her face was a bit pale, with a few abrasions on her cheek.

Harvey refused a blood transfusion, got his wounds treated, changed clothes, and stayed by her bedside. He held Eloise's cold hand, staring intensely at her face.

Pauline watched him, her soul seemingly lost, and couldn't help but wipe away tears.

Harvey murmured, "Mom, go check on the Velonas and see if they need any help."

Pauline nodded. Their family owed the Velonas a great debt of gratitude; they couldn't just stand by.

She left, and the room fell silent. Only Harvey and Eloise remained. A tear fell on the back of Eloise's hand. vas Harvey's tear.

much, I shouldn't have let you

you locked up, but if I had the chance to do it all over again, I'd have

tears splashed on Eloise's hand but she remained unresponsive. Just as the doctor had said, she was in hibernation, unable to hear his calls or his confessions. Even though the love she had longed for

The night grew deeper.

white, and the kids must be thrilled at home. If you wake up, I'll take

he spoke, he gently caressed Eloise's face. Her

couldn't help but bury his face in her neck. His voice was even more restrained. "Eloise, the doctor said you might wake up in the morning, but I can't wait for even a second." He was scared, terrified of the unforeseen. He dared not close his eyes for a moment, afraid of missing the instant she awoke. But from night until dawn, with the world outside blanketed in

Dawn broke.

hospital. He was covered in frost, taking care to hang his coat outside before entering quietly. "Has she

Harvey nodded.

saying softly, "I've sent your mom to look after the kids.

still

son's shoulder. "You've lost so much blood and been up all night. Eat something so you can take care of your wife. Listen to me,

ate quickly and then sat back by Eloise's bedside. He talked to her about the kids, hoping to rouse

this wasn't right, but he couldn't persuade his son otherwise. If the roles were reversed, he

check and couldn't help but shake his

stood up, his tone calm. "What happens if she never wakes up?" Faced with such a devoted family member, the doctor seemed heartbroken, speaking softly, "The most immediate concern is for the baby, but if this persists for a long time, it could have significant effects on Mrs. Horigan's health." Everything was uncertain; it

The doctor quietly left.

back into a deadly silence, broken only by

too, felt grief, having grown to love Eloise like his own daughter, Orlena. Thinking about what might happen in the future, he couldn't help but

silence from behind. "Heard Master Lee call me hot-headed and my bond with family is thin. Dad, is it because of me

his voice hoarse with emotion. "Nonsense. You both are fine. Harvey,

forehead. They had only just fallen in love; how could she bear to ignore him like this? "Eloise, how long will you sleep?"

no

couldn't because he was Eloise's husband, the father

days, Harvey had lost over ten pounds. His

dark forever.

drops, but she didn't make a sound. Instead, she ran to her mother's bedside and gently rested her small head against her belly. She was close

his eyes also brimming with

the situation, babbled for his

to see you; they miss you so much. If you can feel even a little bit, please wake

afraid of losing the child. He was scared that when Eloise woke up, she'd be heartbroken to find

the world. Family members took turns at her side, calling out to her countless times,

at night, after a

pulled Harvey aside for a private

only wore a

examinations, your unborn child's heart rate is dropping. If she doesn't wake up in two more

Medical intervention?

doctor's collar

him silently.

said in a subdued voice, "I'm sorry, Mr. Horigan, please consider

cold wind was biting at his face, as he watched

were mourning their separation, or

the little

days, and she had not woken up. If she never woke

what do you want

to light a cigarette, finding solace in the smoke filling his lungs. After finishing his cigarette,

wiping Eloise's body.

"Did the kids

nodded tearfully. "Orlena took them

tears. Harvey gently wiped Eloise's face, murmuring, "I may have forgotten our past, but I'm sure I love her. Mom, I need to go to the mountains to find Master

the snow and the

have no choice. If Master Lee can foresee the past and future, he must have a

losing his fortune and cost him his life, he needed

a devout woman, knew well what the price would be. She wept, "Harvey. Wait

her hand, softly saying, "Mom, you have

mom, and I

owed Eloise too much. No matter the path

because crying was a bad omen. She smiled as she watched her son leave. It was as if he were just going on a regular business trip, as if he would return in

few days...

he left, he bent down to