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.

shocked with the display. What was going on?

would he buy this?" she muttered to herself, eyeing it hungrily and resolving to wait until their

of golden sunlight streamed through the apartment's floor-to-ceiling windows, casting a warm glow upon them. It was a moment of

and lack of experience with men

laden with masculine charm, "I've held you for so long. Eloise, can

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

fully into his arms and murmured, "Are

but being in his apartment, in his embrace, she couldn't deny it. Her hesitation gave him the opportunity he'd been waiting

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

eyes," Harvey's voice urged. His hand gently cradled her

loss. Harvey covered her eyes with his hand, then lifted

the kiss frightened her. Blind to his

in the kiss, she

reminding Eloise of a primal beast. Though

touched her cheek, his voice soft. "Don't be afraid.

slippery, and Eloise, fearful of falling, clung

looked down at her, his desire apparent. With Eloise looking so vibrant in his arms, it would be a lie to say he held no

dinner. Orlena must be starving by now. That girl can't stand

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

resist giving her a

voice soft. "It's just too

had she really given herself away so quickly, for a piano, for

The thought alone

feels like a dream,"

a dream. He was here with a 20-year-old. Eloise but knew he had to leave eventually. He hoped that upon waking, they would both fetain this memory, a romantic tale to recall in

alone, gently lifting Eloise from

the kitchen, her

playful breeze. The two girls, one reserved and the other lively, meshed as if they were

shared intimacy, Orlena flicked through her phone with

at Christmas and presented Eloise with

a catch? My