Tangled Temptations novel Chapter 226

Linda nodded, not quite getting it. Children, after all, didn't get the adult affairs. All she knew was that she was going to have a mother soon, and her mood was incredibly buoyant, munching down two servings of spaghetti for dinner.

The household staff were all delighted, "Miss Linda, you did so good today!"

Linda, with her brown curls, negotiated with her father, "If I get to see Eloise every day, I'll eat two servings of spaghetti every day!"

Harvey was seated on the couch, sorting through paperwork. Hearing this, he glanced over, "If you want to see Eloise, figure out a way yourself!"

Linda sniffled. She ran over, cuddling into her father's chest, "Dad, you're useless!"

Harvey didn't respond. He moved aside the documents, hugging Linda, his chin resting on her soft chestnut curls. His voice suddenly grew hoarse, "Dad made her angry! Linda, can you bring mom home?"

Linda lay on his shoulder, a silent confirmation. She muttered, "I want to play the piano!"

Harvey looked around their villa, realizing that he had forgotten to buy a piano. But his little princess wanted to play, so he drove her out to get one.

Half an hour later, a black Maybach was parked below an apartment building. The apartment was just as it had been.

When Harvey missed Eloise and had nowhere to vent, he would come here alone, sitting in the living room quietly and lighting a few cigars until he felt better and had to rush back. He had Linda to look after.

Upon entering, Linda expressed her love for the place.

Harvey said hoarsely, "This is where Eloise and I fell in love, and that's the piano I gave her as a gift. But I made her angry. She didn't want it anymore!"

Linda suddenly felt a little nervous, she looked up and asked, "Will she not want me too?"

Harvey squatted down. He looked at Linda, saying seriously, "She doesn't know about you. She loves you a lot!"

Linda nodded, not quite understanding. But she was born proud, "I also think that if she knew she had such a cute baby like me, she definitely wouldn't want to leave."

Harvey smiled faintly. He kissed her soft cheeks, setting her in front of the piano. Linda had only had one lesson but her talent made it look like she'd been playing for years. Harvey stood by the French window, watching Linda’s white dress, brown hair, and back straight as a pencil. He felt as if he was looking at Eloise!

Linda finished a simple piece, looking up for praise, but was taken aback by the tender look in her father's eyes.

On the ride home, Harvey carried her downstairs. Linda thought about how her father usually let her walk by herself. Today, he carried her as if she had no legs.

Huh! An old man in love, quite unusual!

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Harvey missed Eloise terribly. Before, when she was in Switzerland, he couldn't see her and he had to deal with it. But now that she was in Peterborough, he had to suppress his feelings, which was taking a toll on him both physically and emotionally.

Linda was in the bathroom, singing. Harvey was half-reclining on the couch, feeling a bit lazy. He took Linda's phone and texted Eloise: [Eloise, it's Linda's dad!]

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On the other end, Eloise had just taken a bath and saw a message from an unfamiliar number on Facebook. It turned out to be Linda's dad. Her first impression of this Lincoln car owner, a shrewd businessman, wasn't very good.

But he was Linda's father. Eloise needed to communicate with him well. She tried to maintain a professional attitude as she discussed Linda's piano progress with him. The businessman seemed somewhat distracted though.

Eloise sent a question mark. After a while, Linda's dad replied: [Linda said you are very beautiful!]

Eloise felt somewhat offended. She hesitated for a moment, then sent a Facebook message asking him to behave.