Tangled Temptations

Chapter 383

Chapter 383

Harvey gently tapped her hand. In a soft voice, he said, "I made a promise that day, and now it's time to fulfill it."

Eloise was at a loss for words for a moment.

Just then, Parker walked over. He said to his son, "We can begin now!"

Harvey guided Eloise to sit aside as he followed Parker. The Horigan family, a motley crew of men and women, young and old, gathered densely, kneeling and bowing in threes in the direction of the officiant.

Harvey reverently honored the Horigan family legacy with great solemnity. The amulet Max had given Eloise was also offered.

Master Lee, with his own hands, placed it in front of the ancient sanctuary lamp, watching silently for a moment before murmuring, "If his spirit lingers in this world, it should now rest in peace."

Harvey brought his hands together in prayer. At that moment, he felt no envy towards Max, only a sincere well-wishing.

...

When it all ended, it was four in the afternoon. Harvey took Eloise to meet with Master Lee alone.

In the austere meditation chamber, Master Lee's eyes shone with wisdom as he gazed at Eloise and her slightly swollen belly. "Very good," he noted.

Eloise offered a slight smile.

In private, Master Lee was quite approachable and spoke casually. With a smile, he said, "I've seen much of the world, yet seldom have I seen a man as devoted as Mr. Horigan. Perhaps he touched the heavens that night."

Master Lee didn't say much more, and only offered them tea. A young apprentice served the tea.

Harvey took a sip and found it pleasant.

Master Lee sat cross-legged, looking out through the paper-paned windows at the sunset hanging over the mountains. "The sun sets behind the mountains, and dusk is just as beautiful," he remarked.

Harvey concurred.

Lee smiled faintly and gestured. "Mr. Horigan,

to her feet. He bowed slightly. "Thank you

Master Lee said nothing.

speak further, Harvey left with Eloise. As

remained still,

weeping softly. "Master, why did

Lee

apprentice

slowly said, "Life is all about causes and consequences. I, too, have my worldly attachments, and it's only fitting that I face the consequences. You know, seeing Mr.

look of liberation crossed Master Lee's face. He wasn't really helping Mr. Horigan; he was

bell of the temple tolled. Its sound resonated deeply and far, signaling the

on their way down the mountain, heard

guessing the reason, and

where the apprentice relayed Master Lee's final words. "Master Lee said he was grateful to

were taken

...

their hearts were

to his study to smoke. Eloise knew Harvey was upset, prepared

watching her as he spoke softly, "Master Lee must have foreseen the outcome even before helping

She went to Harvey, enveloping him in her embrace. He was rarely so vulnerable and unaccustomed to showing weakness in front of his wife, but

pent up for years. He was in the temple, but his heart

slightly. "I bet when he was young, he had a girl he loved too."

But isn't the meaning of our

knew you were so comforting, Eloise. I

stroked his warm neck tenderly. "Eat something; you've hardly eaten all day. And how's

knew better. His

for him. Harvey refused, watching Eloise. "I used to be terrible, causing you to give up being a pianist. Now

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