Tangled Temptations

Chapter 368

Harvey stepped into the foyer, slowly shedding his coat before continuing inside. Eloise couldn't help but watch him. Every movement he made was a delight to the

eye.

Approaching her, Harvey rested his hand lightly on her shoulder, casually suggesting, "Don't you fancy it? Have a seat and give it a try."

Eloise was flattered beyond measure. The piano before her wasn't just an instrument; it was a treasure with a beautiful legend attached to it. She had longed to see it up close.

Her fingers hesitated before finally touching the ivory keys, and just as she was about to begin, Harvey said, "I'd love to hear Under the Moonlight."

Tears glistened in Eloise's eyes as she turned to look at him, her heart pounding fiercely. That feeling was back again. Why did Harvey seem to know her so well, almost as if he had her figured out completely? She even wondered if he had investigated her.

Harvey watched her intently, his gaze softening at her delicate and temperamental manner, reminiscent of Linda, which he found irresistible.

Finally, Eloise began to play. The music flowed effortlessly, a testament to her unmarred talent and spirit.

Before drifting into this dreamlike state, Harvey had been given a nudge by Master Lee, carrying all his memories with him. He was Harvey with a full recollection of his past.

As Eloise played, he felt a profound surge of emotion, his eyes warming with the intensity of his feelings. If only he had handled things better with Joan, then perhaps Eloise wouldn't have any regrets, wouldn't have lost her dreams, and perhaps she'd already be a world-renowned pianist.

But life was devoid of 'what ifs'. Now, all he wanted was to bring her back with him safely.

After finishing the piece, Eloise slowly lifted her hands, feeling an aching familiarity with the touch of the keys.

That's when Harvey stepped behind her, his warm palms gently pressing upon her slender shoulders, drawing her closer. He was the epitome of tenderness.

Unbeknownst to herself, Eloise's heart had been firmly seized by Harvey, despite her recent infatuation with Max that had left her appetite wanting. Now, her affections were undoubtedly redirected.

Overcome with emotion, Harvey whispered into her ear, "I've missed you so much. Do you know that?"

Eloise stiffened, unaccustomed to such closeness with a man. Her voice trembled as she replied, "I didn't know."

Harvey said nothing more, simply burying his face in her chestnut hair, basking in its softness. It had been far too long since he had held her.

the display. What was going on? Why were they embracing so

kitchen in search of a snack, only to discover a brand-new air fryer. "Why would he buy this?" she muttered to herself, eyeing it hungrily and resolving to wait until their affectionate

through the apartment's floor-to-ceiling windows,

still in Harvey's embrace, her innocence and lack of experience with

husky and laden with masculine charm, "I've held you

heart, the weakness in her knees. She didn't push away because she

Harvey's hand caressed her waist, he pulled her fully into his arms and murmured, "Are we

say no, but being in his apartment, in his embrace, she couldn't deny it. Her hesitation gave him

With that kiss, Eloise's mind went blank. Her senses were overwhelmed by his scent as his presence

His hand gently cradled her head to help her

at a loss. Harvey covered her eyes with his hand, then

his gaze, Eloise reached out, her

the kiss, she forgot the world

face in her neck. His breath felt hot against her skin, reminding Eloise of a primal beast. Though she was innocent, she could feel his desire for her. Her

his voice soft. "Don't be afraid.

and Eloise, fearful of falling, clung

Eloise looking so vibrant in his arms,

nose playfully, Harvey smiled lightly. "I'll start dinner. Orlena must be

here she was, nestled in Orlena's brother's arms, kissing on a piano, being

couldn't resist giving her a peck,

voice

herself away so quickly, for

The thought

feels like a dream," Eloise

it was a dream. He was here with a 20-year-old. Eloise but knew he had to leave eventually. He hoped that upon waking,

lifting Eloise from the piano. From that

up Orlena from the kitchen, her

and the other lively, meshed as

of shared intimacy, Orlena flicked through her phone

of a child at Christmas and presented

out, isn't he a catch? My brother says I might