Tangled Temptations novel Chapter 264

Eloise covered her chest and dry-heaved a few times.

Harvey had just finished pouring a glass of milk when he heard the sound. He hurried over, with a look of concern on his face. "What's wrong?"

Eloise looked rather pale. She knew what was happening, but she shook her head at Harvey. "I'm fine. Just a little nauseous."

Harvey helped her to a chair. He crouched in front of her, gently patting her back and softly saying, "You shouldn't be doing housework anymore. Let the maid do it, and I'll take care of you."

At that moment, they were at eye level. Eloise looked at his handsome features, feeling a flutter in her heart. Harvey was a good husband, indeed.

She gently touched his face, her voice soft. "Remember when you said you wanted another child? Harvey, maybe next year Linda will have a little brother or sister."

Harvey was stunned.

Eloise took his hand and placed it on her belly. "Surprised?"

Considering how often they had sex, having a baby was quite normal, wasn't it?

After a moment, Harvey found his voice. His hand gently stroked her flat stomach. There was no bump yet, of course, but he just wanted to touch, to feel the presence of their child. Later, he half-kneeled to get closer to her.

Eloise felt a warmth spreading in her heart. No woman could resist a man's closeness. He didn't say anything, but she could tell he was overjoyed.

"Harvey, pour the soup out, or it'll burn."

Harvey still seemed reluctant to leave her side.

Eloise's slender finger traced his handsome features. "If I really am pregnant, don't neglect Linda."

Harvey chuckled. He said, "How could I? I'll take care of all three of you." After saying this, he lifted Eloise and carried her to the living room couch.

Once he set her down, his dark eyes fondly watched her stomach. Eloise playfully swatted his hand away. "Go. And heat up Linda's milk."

Harvey leaned in to kiss her. "Eloise, thank you."

After he finished in the kitchen, Orlena's car arrived.

She was crying again.

Harvey shook the bottle of milk. "Did that old man bully you again?"

Eloise didn't like this kind of talk. She urged him, "Linda's probably falling asleep. Aren't you going to take her milk to her?"

Harvey's gazes were deep, with a hint of meaning in them. In the end, he didn't say anything else. He slowly walked up the stairs to take care of the child.

Orlena complained for a while, then couldn't help but sit at the dining table and eat, sniffing all the while. Under the dim light, her small face had a pearl-like glow, and beads of sweat appeared on her nose. Eloise could understand why her uncle couldn't let go. As a man of his status, living always in calculations, having Orlena by his side must be very relaxing.

"Slow down."

Eloise was two years younger than Orlena, but she always treated Orlena like a child.

Orlena finished the soup in one go. She was very dependent on Eloise; even though Eloise was part of Brett's family, she couldn't help herself.

After Harvey had put Linda to bed and came down from the upstairs, he saw his sister lying on Eloise's lap. He walked over and knocked on her head. "Don't lie on your sister-in-law's lap."

"It's okay." Eloise couldn't help but say.

Harvey's gaze darkened, and she dared not say anything more. He made his sister sit properly, then sat down across from her with the baby bottle in hand. He said seriously, "If you can't let go, then try to make do. If you're not satisfied, then follow our parents' wishes. Pick someone decent from among the people you're being set up with and date them."

Orlena looked down and didn’t say anything.

Harvey continued, "Dating is not a crime. Or are you afraid that if you start dating, he'll mind and won't want you?"

"No." Orlena immediately denied.

"That's good! Otherwise, that would be too pathetic." Harvey huffed.

He went to the kitchen to wash the baby bottle. He carefully cleaned Linda's bottle, then put it in the sterilizer. Orlena watched, her eyes widened.

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When it was time to sleep, Eloise tossed and turned. Harvey turned to her, his voice low. "Can't sleep?"

Eloise nodded.

He knew she was worried about Orlena, so he sighed. "Eloise, don't spoil her too much. She's an adult and should be able to handle her own affairs, not have us make decisions for her. If you keep spoiling her, when will she grow up?"

Eloise felt he was right. She gently moved into his arms, drawing warmth from his body. She spoke softly, "Go with me to the hospital tomorrow. I'll feel better after the check-up."

Harvey bent down to kiss her. He had already asked Denise to clear his schedule for tomorrow. He would spend the whole day with her.

In the morning, they took Linda to kindergarten.

When it was time to get in the car, Harvey tenderly helped Eloise. Linda sat in her car seat, her eyes widened.

When Eloise sat down, the little girl's gaze fell on her stomach. She asked quietly, "Mommy, do you have another baby?"

Eloise was taken aback.

Harvey fastened the seat belt for the little girl, smiling. "I didn't tell her. She's very smart." As a father, he was naturally proud.