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Linda used to be somewhat withdrawn, but these past two years, she had blossomed, especially with Darrien and Luca around.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 softly, then

still in place, asked her, "Is it about

knew Harvey was itching to handle it his way, forcefully.

She couldn't let him soil his hands

at the glass and said,

and wrapped her arms around his waist from behind, her voice soft,

was nothing about Ravenna

season approached, the Noland family approached

impeccable, and the Horigan family

go of a worry. The kids' preschool was out for the

little kids came out in a line. Eloise spotted Linda following Luca, her little head held high,

tiny backpacks, Luca saw Eloise and came over, steadying himself as he placed the bags on the back seat and greeted her with "Auntie." Eloise

immediately asked,

at Grandpa's house! Tonight, it's just the three of us!" Linda clambered

...

hadn't expected to run

finest establishment,

a head. Eloise walked in with the two

shed her coat and let the waiter guide

And then, the surprise.

of men and women. Dwight and Blake,

Eloise a bit uncomfortable. His memory was too deep; in her moment of disgrace, he had

me

"Eloise, take your pick!"

again,

and then turned her attention to Jacob and Ravenna with a light smile. "I didn't

with him for mutual benefit. She was

was

so lately, she'd been clinging to Jacob, casting aside all other men. She

with Eloise anymore, her demeanor as gentle as water. "Eloise, would you like to join

an act, and Eloise didn't call her out. Eloise simply smiled. "The kids can be quite the

sat there boldly, his eyes alternating between the two beautiful children,

deny it. She