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 regret it so much, I shouldn't

kept you locked up, but if I had the chance to do

said, she was in hibernation, unable to hear his

The night grew deeper.

covered in white, and the kids must be thrilled at home. If you

caressed Eloise's face. Her skin

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 silvery

Dawn broke.

covered in frost, taking care to hang his coat outside before entering quietly.

Harvey nodded.

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

was still fixed

been up all night. Eat something so you can take care of

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

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

check and couldn't help

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 on

The doctor quietly left.

deadly silence, broken only by the sound of snowflakes falling outside

love Eloise like his own daughter, Orlena. Thinking about what might happen in

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

"Nonsense. You both are fine. Harvey, don't you ever

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

at this moment, no one could help him, not his parents, not Orlena, and not

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

had lost over ten pounds. His

children couldn't be kept in the dark

up, falling in large drops, but she didn't make a sound. Instead, she ran to her mother's bedside

gently, his eyes also brimming

not understanding 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

child. He was scared that when Eloise

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

at night,

pulled Harvey aside

Harvey only wore a white shirt

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

Medical intervention?

collar tightly. "What

didn't reply and just looked at him silently. After a

voice,

He stood in the dark night. The cold wind was

Perhaps even the heavens were mourning their separation, or perhaps the separation from their

loved the little one inside

and she had not woken up.

do you want me to

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

wiping Eloise's body.

"Did

nodded tearfully. "Orlena

warm towel from his 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, "I may have forgotten our past, but I'm sure I love her.

the snow and

not believe in spirits, but now I have no choice. If Master Lee can foresee the past and

meant losing his fortune and cost

the price would be. She wept,

hand, softly saying,

and I must make this

too much. No matter the path ahead, he had

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. It was as if he were just

few days...

donned his coat. As he left, he bent down