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.

I shouldn't have let you go to

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

unresponsive. Just as the doctor had said, she was in hibernation, unable to hear his

The night grew deeper.

the heavy snow, speaking softly, "It's snowing hard outside. Everything's covered in white, and the kids must be thrilled at home. If you wake up, I'll take you home,

caressed Eloise's face. Her skin was

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,

Dawn broke.

hospital. He was covered in frost, taking care to hang his coat outside before entering quietly. "Has she not

Harvey nodded.

saying softly, "I've sent your

gaze was still

been up all night. Eat something so you can

ate quickly and then sat back by Eloise's bedside. He talked

this wasn't right, but he couldn't persuade his son

check and couldn't help but shake

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

The doctor quietly left.

a deadly silence, broken

Eloise like his own daughter, Orlena. Thinking about

that moment, a voice broke the silence from behind. "Heard Master Lee call me hot-headed and my bond with family is thin. Dad, is it because

"Nonsense. You both are

gently brushing a lock of hair from her forehead. They had only just fallen in love; how could she bear to ignore him like this? "Eloise, how long will you sleep?" Time had never felt so agonizingly slow. Each second seemed

no one could help him, not his parents, not Orlena, and

he was Eloise's husband,

over ten pounds. His cheeks hollowed, and his appearance

the dark forever. Orlena brought them to see their

didn't make a sound. Instead, she ran to her mother's bedside and

his

the situation, babbled for his

picked him up, cradling him against his face, overwhelmed by grief. "Eloise, the kids are here. They've come to see you; they miss you so much. If you can feel even

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

called in the best experts from around the world. Family members took turns at her side, calling out to her countless

days passed. At ten o'clock at night,

pulled Harvey aside for a private

only wore a white

is dropping. If she doesn't wake up in two more days, not only is the child's life at risk, but it will also pose a serious threat

Medical intervention?

gripping the doctor's collar tightly. "What are

him silently. After a moment, Harvey let go.

subdued voice, "I'm sorry,

wind was biting at his face, as he watched

Eloise had fallen unconscious, the snow had never stopped. Perhaps even the heavens were mourning their separation, or perhaps the separation

loved the little one

and she had not woken up.

what do you want

his lungs. After finishing his cigarette, he returned to the room. His mother was

wiping Eloise's body.

voice was rough. "Did the kids

tearfully. "Orlena

back her tears. Harvey gently wiped Eloise's face, murmuring, "I may have forgotten our past, but I'm

the snow

used to not believe in spirits, but now I have no choice. If Master Lee can foresee the past and future, he must have a way to wake

it meant losing his fortune and cost him his life,

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

squeezed her hand, softly

one mom, and I must make this journey no matter

Eloise too much. No matter the

the end, Pauline wiped her tears and agreed with Harvey. She tried not to cry because crying was a bad omen. She smiled as she watched her son leave.

few days...

donned his coat. As he left, he bent