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."

eyelashes quivering ever so slightly. Did he remember

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

The very one Max

it lightly. "When did

so magnanimous, Attorney

shared dream. Harvey gazed at her and smiled

Eloise smiled lightly.

heart inexplicably stirred. He was sure he loved her, but

he spent with Eloise weren't record in the diary and unknown to the outsiders. Only the two of them knew those private

in a low voice, "Shall we go out for

and put things in order. She casually

"The apartment."

they had made love in the apartment several times. Now that he mentioned it, he must have thought about it. Eloise held the box. She turned her head to kiss him, then touched his handsome

somewhat comparative, and he asked softly with Eloise in his arms, "Eloise, in your

had three children, but he's still

always

with concern, "Your leg

her effortlessly. "Would you like me to carry you downstairs? No problem at

her parents' presence. "Put me down! Your Mom and Dad are

won't. We're lawfully wed," Harvey murmured before planting a kiss on her lips, his gaze burning with

snowflakes. He was greeted with the sight of this romantic scene and couldn't help but scoff, "Ha, Harvey sure has learned to play the

Holding Eloise in his arms, he settled her into a chair and calmly jested, "I'm

his cultured demeanor, looked slightly uncomfortable. He glanced at Harvey, who seemed to be hinting at a deeper

murmur. "Been runnin' around like a headless chicken lately. I snagged half a day to come and see you, but I've got a plane to

no-go, he'd

nest, she felt like the dark days were over, and she was almost ready to say 'yes' to his proposal. But his endless stream of work kept coming And in her

crowd

felt a pang of envy. He longed for a complete home like theirs, enduring through thick and

for one, wished he could just throw caution to the wind. A sense

a piece of roasted chicken onto Brett's plate.

softened as he touched his son's head and glanced over at

commercial shoot lined up after

bathroom, Brett cornered her. He faced her in the mirror. His voice was slightly hoarse as he asked, "Can't you move your schedule? We

her lipstick and gave him a

he encircled her slender waist and locked the bathroom