Tangled Temptations

Chapter 393

Harvey had flirtation on his mind, but Eloise found it hard to fend off. Eloise was pregnant and didn't want to encourage him. They embraced quietly for a moment before she whispered, "It's time to head home! Linda and Luca still have homework to do."

Harvey held her in his arms, clearly reluctant to let her go.

Eloise softly promised, "I didn't mean it like that! Going home doesn't mean you can't hug me again." She felt her cheeks warm at her own words.

Harvey gave a gentle smile, finally releasing her. Before leaving, he picked out a white, loose-fitting down jacket for her. With her delicate skin, Eloise looked lovely in it.

Harvey helped her into it, his gaze deep. "Let's go home!"

He had taught the kids well; at the mention of going home, they all put on their coats. Linda even helped Darrien put on his hat. Holding Darrien's hand, she skipped towards the car.

Eloise watched them from behind, her gaze tender as a soft snowfall.

Harvey took her hand. He whispered softly, "Linda's doing so well now."

Linda used to be somewhat withdrawn, but these past two years, she had blossomed, especially with Darrien and Luca around. She hadn't been a cause for concern since.

Eloise's look grew even softer. She gently gripped Harvey's hand; it was quite

warm.

In the car, the kids were all seated neatly, especially Darrien. Linda had buckled him snugly into his child seat.

Harvey eased onto the accelerator. With his wife and children in tow, he drove slowly, wanting Eloise to enjoy the romantic touch of the fine snow.

But to get home, they had to take a certain road. It was there that Max had his accident.

The temperature difference fogged up the windows, and Eloise couldn't help but trace her finger across them.

Her writing was a blur, but Harvey didn't mind as he occasionally glanced back, even slowing the car down further.

Back home, Eloise took a bath, while Harvey watched the kids do their homework. Linda and Luca were sharp as tacks, so Harvey was there just for support.

Later that night, when he returned to the bedroom, Eloise was up from her nap, lounging in her robe, chatting on the phone. It sounded like she was talking to Tiara.

Harvey didn't intrude. He just poured himself a glass of water and sipped slowly.

understand," Eloise said

asked her, "Is it about

nodded. She knew Harvey was itching to handle it his way,

been an excellent lawyer. She couldn't let

his half-glass of water. He looked down at the glass and said, "Eloise, can you guarantee your safety? If you're unsure,

waist from behind, her voice soft, "I've been burned once; do you think I'd let

watching Ravenna. There was nothing

season approached, the

manners impeccable, and the Horigan family was

hustle was over, Eloise could finally let go of a worry. The kids' preschool was out for the holidays.

kids came out in a line. Eloise spotted Linda following

he placed the bags on the back seat and greeted her with "Auntie."

immediately asked, "What

it's just the three of us!" Linda clambered into the car, thrilled

...

a dinner at a restaurant, but Eloise hadn't expected to run into acquaintances. Several at

finest establishment, where the average

Eloise walked in with the two

ambiance was cozy and warm. Eloise shed her coat and let the waiter guide them to their reserved

And then, the surprise.

men and women. Dwight and Blake, Jacob, Ravenna,

was too deep; in her moment of disgrace, he had

give me a

"Eloise, take your pick!"

again, each with their

at her, Eloise wasn't the naive girl she once was. She smiled politely in greeting and then turned her attention to

smile. Before, Ravenna had only used Jacob and slept with him for mutual benefit. She was attracted to his potential usefulness, but

was a

to Jacob, casting aside all other men. She knew he had plenty of women, but she was confident she could

had transformed. She wasn't confrontational with Eloise anymore, her demeanor as gentle as water. "Eloise, would

was putting on an act, and Eloise didn't call her out. Eloise simply smiled.

there boldly, his eyes alternating between the two beautiful children, asking, "Are they both

She