Tangled Temptations novel Chapter 180

In the white hospital room, Eloise was lying in silence, with the doctor appearing helpless. "Miss Michelle, your daughter is physically fine, but she seems to be subconsciously refusing to wake up, so all we can do is wait."

Veronica was supporting Michelle. Michelle was in a panic. "So there's no other treatment?"

The doctor shook his head. He hesitated for a moment, then added, "The patient has been emotionally unstable recently; maybe it's not a bad idea to let her rest."

Michelle was somewhat confused, her heart still hanging in the air. Veronica was also worried, but she tried to reassure Michelle, "It should be fine. Let's just let Eloise sleep for a day or two."

Michelle nodded in agreement, tears in her eyes. She fetched a basin of warm water, silently wiping Eloise's hands.

Veronica looked at those slender fingers, her eyes reddening. Michelle didn't know yet that Eloise would never be a pianist again!

Wiping away a tear, Veronica saw Riley approaching with a prescription. He spoke in a low voice, "Why are you crying? Eloise is just sleeping here. Don't be upset, okay?"

Veronica gave him a look. "I can’t help it."

Riley hugged her. He didn't tell her that he had just seen Gunner in the pharmacy. Gunner was accompanying Ravenna for a prenatal checkup, their sweet couple scene making Riley feel uncomfortable. But it was also a good thing. If Gunner hadn't left Veronica, he wouldn't have had a chance to be with her.

Riley comforted Michelle with a few words. Michelle knew he was Callum's cousin and felt a little awkward.

Just then, footsteps sounded at the door.

Griffin and Diana were here, their faces not looking good; especially Diana, she was full of worry because Joan had been detained.

When the elders met, the atmosphere was bound to be tense. Michelle carefully placed Eloise's hand back under the blanket and spoke coldly, "Mr. Lynch, what are you doing here? Are you not satisfied that your daughter has not caused enough harm to Eloise?"

Griffin stared at Eloise. The girl was lying there quietly as if sleeping.

Michelle gave a bitter smile, "The doctor said she doesn't want to wake up, Mr. Lynch, are you satisfied now?"

Griffin blurted out. "I'll arrange for a doctor for her."

Veronica couldn't hold back her anger. "Griffin, you should stay away from Eloise. She doesn't need your help! Recognize your position. Regardless of your global reputation, here you are, the father of a criminal!"

Diana was not pleased with these words. She retorted, "Joan was just upset. She didn't mean for this to happen."

Veronica scoffed, "Are you insane? You have the audacity to say that? Just because she's upset she can publicly slit her wrist and frame Eloise? Is she playing games with right and wrong and the law? Diana, let me be clear with you, Joan is going to lose this lawsuit."

Diana still held onto her pride. She sneered, "Eloise is just bitter about Harvey, isn't she? But think about it, what has she really lost? Why does she need to play the victim to gain sympathy?"

Griffin shouted, "Diana!"

Diana stopped talking immediately. Griffin then spoke to Michelle in a gentle voice, "Eloise is my biological daughter and everyone in my family knows it now. My mother really wants to see her. I hope you can convince Eloise to accept me as her father. Then I will take her abroad for top-notch music training, to become a world-class musician."

Eloise had inherited Griffin's musical talent. In this aspect, Joan couldn't compete with Eloise.