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.

so much, I shouldn't

I shouldn't 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

hibernation, unable to hear his calls or his confessions. Even though the love she had longed for all her life was

The night grew deeper.

outside. Everything's covered in white, and the kids must be thrilled at home. If you wake up, I'll take you home, and you

Eloise's

I can't wait for even a second." He was scared, terrified of the unforeseen. He dared not close his eyes for a moment,

Dawn broke.

He was covered in frost, taking care to hang his coat outside before entering

Harvey nodded.

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

gaze was still

and been up all night. Eat something so you can take care of your wife. Listen to me, just this

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

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

and

member, the doctor seemed heartbroken, speaking softly, "The most immediate concern is for

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

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

his voice hoarse with emotion. "Nonsense. You both are fine. Harvey, don't you ever

slightly. He watched over Eloise's sleeping face, 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

on the edge of collapse, and at this moment, no one could

because he was Eloise's

had lost over ten pounds.

in the dark forever. Orlena brought them to

in large 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 to her mother, close

his eyes also

understanding the situation, babbled for

grief. "Eloise, the kids are here. They've come to see you; they miss you so much. If you can feel even a little bit, please wake

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

world. Family members took turns at her side, calling

o'clock at night, after a consultation

Harvey aside

Harvey only wore a

his emotions, speaking softly, "It's been six days. According to our examinations, your unborn child's heart rate is dropping. If she doesn't wake up in two more days, not only is the child's

Medical intervention?

squinted, gripping the doctor's collar tightly. "What

reply and just looked at him

said in a subdued voice,

stood in the dark night. The cold wind was biting at his face, as he watched the snow fall

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

the little one inside

she had not woken up. If she never woke up, what would he

you want

finding solace in the smoke filling his lungs. After finishing his cigarette, he returned to

wiping Eloise's body.

was rough. "Did the kids

"Orlena

"Mom, I'm not a good husband. I've been powerless to help her." Pauline held back her tears. Harvey gently wiped Eloise's face, murmuring, "I may

hesitated, considering the snow and the inaccessible

now I have no choice.

his fortune and cost

well what the price would be. She wept,

her hand, softly saying, "Mom, you

and I must make

too much. No matter the path ahead, he had to

smiled as she watched her son leave. It was as if he were just going on a regular business trip, as if he would

few days...

donned his coat. As he left, he bent down to kiss Eloise,