Tangled Temptations

Chapter 377

Eloise gazed intently at Ravenna, her eyes piercing through the facade of her rival's poised exterior. Ravenna's expression betrayed her inner turmoil, revealing a truth that needed no evidence to support it.

Without the need for confrontation, Eloise's voice was calm yet laden with conviction as she declared, "Ravenna, the truth is, from the beginning to the end, you never loved him. You've only ever loved yourself."

For Ravenna, Max had always been an elusive prize, a toy just beyond her grasp -a symbol of a desire never to be fulfilled. Their love-if it could even be called that was twisted from the start.

With those final words, Eloise turned on her heel and walked away, her steps slow and measured. Natalia offered a comforting arm as they made their way out. Eloise's silhouette exuded poise and tranquility.

Ravenna's face twisted with envy. Eloise had it all – power, wealth, and a string of men who adored her. If it hadn't been for Jeffrey's intervention that day, Eloise would not have survived, and Ravenna's path would have been clear.

At Everest Technologies, Harvey sifted through a backlog of paperwork before standing by the floor-to-ceiling windows, coffee in hand. He took in the view outside. The sky was turning pale with signs of impending snow.

Denise approached him softly. "Eloise visited the cemetery, but she's back at the hospital now."

Harvey's grip tightened around his coffee cup, but he said nothing. Snowflakes began to drift outside the window.

Christmas was around the corner, a time for family gatherings and warmth. Yet, after all the trials and that haunting dream, he knew Eloise's heart must've been wrestling with a multitude of emotions. Harvey understood that complexity all too well. But there were things she didn't know-good news, like the return of his long-forgotten memories...

The next day, Eloise wa

scharged from the hospital. The Hor

family had

planned a lavish banquet in her honor, but considering her pregnancy, they settled for a cozy celebration at home.

Downstairs, the aroma of a succulent lamb stew wafted through the air, drawing the children to the kitchen, eyes wide with anticipation. Harvey instructed them to take their seats and went upstairs to call Eloise for dinner.

In the warm, comfortable living room upstairs, Eloise lounged on the couch, absorbed in a parenting book. Harvey stood at the doorway, silently watching her. She wore a soft pink sweater over a floral dress. Her pregnancy was barely noticeable, and her femininity was accentuated.

They had shared intimate moments in the hospital, but nothing compared to the privacy of their home.

Harvey approached, unable to help himself, as he bent down and kissed the tender spot behind her ear, teasing, "Why are you still reading these after having two kids? Come on, Eloise."

She responded with a natural kiss. After a lengthy embrace, she whispered, "I thought you might want to read up, too. Can't have me doing all the hard work."

Harvey's thoughts drifted to the past. The explosion at their villa on the morning he insisted on leaving for Britain, the birth of Darrien amidst the turmoil with Monika... Looking back, he felt a profound ache for Eloise.

Sitting beside her now, he pressed his forehead to hers. "I'll take good care of you and the baby, Eloise. You can count on that."

her eyelashes quivering ever so slightly.

simply held her close, pulling out a small object from his pocket and placing it in her hand. "Keep this

Max had given her, the one that

caressed it lightly. "When

so magnanimous, Attorney

shared dream. Harvey gazed at her and smiled softly. "Tell me, when have

Eloise smiled lightly.

and composed appearance, Harvey's heart inexplicably stirred. He was sure he loved her, but after

spent with Eloise weren't record in the diary and unknown to the outsiders. Only

chin on Eloise's shoulder and said in a low voice, "Shall we go out

and put things in order. She

"The apartment."

Now that he mentioned it, he must have thought about it. Eloise

with Eloise in

children, but he's still

can always feel it. Eloise also enjoyed

asked with concern, "Your leg is alright, isn't

"Would you like me to carry you downstairs?

"Put me down!

lawfully wed," Harvey murmured before planting a kiss on her lips, his gaze burning

snowflakes. He was greeted with the sight of this romantic scene and

back. Holding Eloise in his arms, he settled

to be hinting at a deeper memory. Brett didn't reveal anything, though. After all, it wasn't

a headless chicken lately. I snagged

he'd be stuck hitting

over, and she was almost ready to say 'yes' to his proposal. But his endless stream of work kept coming And in her ceaseless waiting, she had let her trust

crowd around, it wasn't the place to

chatter. When Harvey tenderly dished out some lasagna for Eloise, Brett felt a pang

caution to the

chicken

touched his son's head

a commercial shoot lined

her. He faced her in the mirror. His voice was slightly hoarse as he asked, "Can't you move your schedule? We rarely get a chance to

gave him a

his ground. With one arm, he encircled