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Linda used to be somewhat withdrawn, but these past two years, she had blossomed, especially with Darrien and Luca around.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

“I understand,” Eloise said softly, then hung up.

Harvey, still in place, asked her, “Is it about Ravenna?”

Eloise nodded. She knew Harvey was itching to handle it his way, forcefully. She didn’t want that for him.

Even 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 Ravenna.

Harvey finished his half-glass of water. He looked down at the glass and said, "Eloise, can you guarantee your safety? If you're unsure, let me take over."

Eloise walked over to 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 again?"

She had people watching Ravenna. There was nothing about Ravenna she couldn't find out!

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Time, tender and swift, moved on. As the festive season approached, the Noland family approached the Horigan family with a marriage proposal.

Brett's intentions were genuine, his manners impeccable, and the Horigan family was quite pleased.

Once the hustle was over, Eloise 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 kids.

It was dismissal time. The little kids came out in a line. Eloise spotted Linda following Luca, her little head held high, calling Luca's name from time to time.

With two 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 patted his head. "Today, I'm taking you out for some fancy food!"

Linda immediately asked, "What about Darrien?"

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

Linda clambered into the car, thrilled to bits.

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