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Linda used to be somewhat withdrawn, but these past two years, she had blossomed, especially with Darrien and Luca around.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

place, asked her,

knew Harvey was itching to handle it his way, forcefully. She didn't want that

though Harvey was now a businessman, he had been an excellent lawyer. She couldn't let him soil his hands with the same dirty tricks as

of water. He looked down at the glass and said, "Eloise, can you guarantee

him and wrapped her arms around his waist from behind, her voice soft, "I've been burned once; do you think I'd let it happen

There was

approached, the Noland family

were genuine, his manners impeccable, and the Horigan family was

could finally let go of a worry. The kids' preschool was out for the holidays. Harvey had a meeting, and Eloise took the chauffeur-driven car to pick up the

time. The little kids came out in a line. Eloise spotted Linda following Luca, her little head held high, calling Luca's

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

immediately asked,

smiled, "Darrien's at Grandpa's house! Tonight, it's just the three of

...

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

establishment, where the average

a head. Eloise walked in

her coat and let the

And then, the surprise.

group of men and women. Dwight and

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

give me

"Eloise, take your pick!"

they were again, each with their

and then turned her

him for mutual benefit. She was attracted to his potential usefulness,

was a

tied down, so lately, she'd been clinging to Jacob, casting aside all other men. She knew he had plenty of women, but she

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

out. Eloise simply smiled. "The kids can be quite the handful. We better

alternating between the two beautiful children, asking, "Are they

it. She stroked Linda and