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

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

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

The night grew deeper.

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

caressed Eloise's face. Her

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

Dawn broke.

busy all night, hurried back to the hospital. 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

was still

much blood and been up all night. Eat something so you can take care of your wife.

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

son's frantic state, knowing this wasn't right, but he couldn't persuade his son

check and couldn't help but shake

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 depended

The doctor quietly left.

a deadly silence, broken only by the sound

window. He, 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 shed

call me hot-headed and my bond with family

emotion. "Nonsense. You

brushing a lock of hair from her forehead. They had only just fallen in love; how could she bear to ignore

at this moment, no

because he was Eloise's husband, the father of her

lost over ten pounds. His

kept in the dark forever.

their mother lying there so peacefully. Linda's tears welled up, falling 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

touched Eloise's hand gently, his

situation, babbled

grief. "Eloise, the kids are here. They've come to see you; they miss you so

of losing the child. He was scared that when

had called in the best experts from around the world. Family members took turns

ten o'clock at night, after a consultation with

Harvey aside for

only

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 life at risk, but it will also pose a serious threat to Mrs. Horigan's

Medical intervention?

gripping the doctor's collar tightly. "What are

reply and just looked at him silently.

voice, "I'm sorry, Mr. Horigan, please

in the dark night. The cold wind was biting

fallen unconscious, the snow had never stopped. Perhaps even the heavens were mourning their separation, or perhaps the separation from their child. Harvey knew how much Eloise loved the

loved the little one inside

not woken up.

do you want me to

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

wiping Eloise's body.

rough. "Did the kids go

tearfully. "Orlena took them

mother's hands and carefully wiped Eloise, whispering, "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,

considering the snow and the inaccessible mountain

used to not believe in spirits, but now I have no choice. If

if it meant losing his fortune and cost him his life, he needed to do

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

hand, softly saying, "Mom, you have Orlena.

four children only have one mom, and I must make this journey no

much. No matter the path ahead, he

agreed with Harvey. She tried not to cry because crying was a bad omen. She smiled as

few days...

As he left, he