Tangled Temptations

Chapter 172

Harvey looked at Eloise with a deep gaze.

He murmured, "Eloise, let's talk when we get home."

She asked him again, determined, "Do you love me?"

He furrowed his brow, not answering her question.

Eloise knew it would be like this. Harvey didn't love her and he wasn't willing to lie, so he couldn't answer.

The diamond ring in her hand gently fell to the ground, making a slight sound.

This sound was like their fragile relationship. When their relationship shattered, it wasn't as heated as when

Harvey and Joan Lynch broke up. Their feelings were silent, and Eloise was the only one in pain.

Eloise looked into Harvey's eyes and softly said, "Harvey... | can't do this anymore. I'm not giving up on

everything you have! Harvey, don't worry, | won't hold you back anymore! And you don't have to use marriage

to bind me! I've told you before, you're free! Now, you're free!"

After saying this, Eloise turned around and left. She straightened her body, maintaining her dignity.

Even if she left, she would do so with dignity...

Who hadn't experienced sfailed love? Who hadn't been deceived emotionally? It was just a gamble, and she

just lost!

It was alright, she could stand up again!

Now, in Eloise's mind, Harvey was no longer the most important person to her.

"Eloise!" Harvey chased after her, grabbing her hand.

Eloise tried to shake off his arm.

He held onto her tightly, "Listen to me, | didn't cheat you! I..."

Eloise couldn't shake him off.

She calmly said, "You didn't cheat me! You were just accommodating my feelings. You just couldn't resist your

feelings for the one you truly love, and you can't bear

to see Joan hurt even a little bit. But you never see my pain, never care about my feelings! Harvey, it's over!"

Harvey pulled her tightly into his arms, "Let's go hand talk!"

Just then, a nurse in the ward suddenly screamed.

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"Ms. Joan... Ms. Joan!"

Eloise turned around, and when she saw the scene in front of her, she was stunned.

Joan was pale, her wrist bleeding, but she was smiling, "Harvey, you can't leave me! If you go with her, I'll die!"

Harvey quickly stepped forward to press her wound.

His voice was full of restraint, "Joan, how long are you going to keep doing this?"

Joan trembled her lips, "You know very well why I'm doing this!"

Eloise just stood there watching. She was so tired!

After breaking up, she wouldn't have to reluctantly go to France.

After breaking up, she wouldn't have to wait for him during the long nights.

Breaking up was actually a good thing!

Eloise turned around and left. She didn't want to watch the of this infatuated couple anymore.

Eloise left, and she went back to Harvey's apartment.

She slowly took down the Valentine's Day party decorations that she had carefully set up in the apartment.

Those five-thousand-dollar decorations, the Michelin dinner table, and the silver candlestick... she threw them all

away.

The invitation from The Conservatoire de Paris was also thrown into the trash can.

After dealing with these, Eloise packed her things and prepared to leave. Just then, her phone rang.

The call was from Michelle, who was sobbing uncontrollably. "Eloise, cto the hospital as soon as possible.

Your father accidentally fell... it might, might be serious... Eloise, he wants to see you one last time! Eloise, hurry

over!"

Michelle was crying so much she was on the verge of breaking down.

Angus was barely conscious, but he was still tightly holding onto Michelle's hand,

constantly calling for Eloise, hoping to see her one last time.

At the edge of life, the one Angus couldn't let go of, was his beloved daughter.

Eloise's world collapsed at this moment.

She put down everything in her hands and quickly ran downstairs.

It was still raining outside...

Eloise stepped on the accelerator. When driving, her vision blurred, as the tears in her eyes made it impossible

for her to tell whether she was in a dream or in a cruel reality...

Her car was getting faster and faster...

She had to get there before her father's last moment. She had to tell him she loved him, and she would take

good care of Michelle... she also wanted to tell him, he was the best father in the world!

Eloise was in tears!

The car suddenly shook violently...

Eloise froze for two seconds.

She got out of the car, opened the hood, and black smoke cout.

Her car broke down...

She didn't have tto think, she parked the car on the side of the road, called an Uber. But because tonight

was Valentine's Day, the streets were full of young couples going home, so she couldn't get a car at all.

Eloise ran in the rain, seeing a mall up ahead where she might be able to hail a cab.

The rain had soaked her clothes...

Mud splashed onto her shoes and pants...

Rain water pooled deeply on the road, Eloise stepped into a puddle and fell straight onto the road.

When she got up again, her foot hurt so much that she couldn't walk...

She tried desperately to flag down a car for help, but no one was willing to help her... one car after another drove

past her, splashing water crazily at her.

Eloise decided to swallow her pride and dialed Harvey's number. Because Joan's hospital was nearby, and maybe

he could give her a ride.

She just hoped to see her father one last time.

"Sorry! The number you dialed is off! Sorry! The number you dialed is off! Please try again later..."

In the rainy night, Eloise closed her eyes.

It was an incredibly dark night!

And at this moment, a black sports car suddenly stopped beside her, and a tall figure jumped out of the car.

It was Landon!

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Landon braved the rain and ran over, picking up Eloise who was kneeling in the

rain. "What are you doing here?"

Under the night sky, Eloise's face was pale, her lips trembling.

She trembled, "Landon, getto Hope Hospital, quick!"

Without a second thought, Landon helped Eloise into the passenger seat and

sped off in his fancy ride.

Like a shooting star, the car zipped through the rainy night.

But...

By the tEloise got to the hospital, Angus had already taken his last breath...

With Landon's support, Eloise staggered toward the bed. On the pristine white sheets lay Angus, forever asleep.

He didn't get a chance to say goodbye to his daughter and had left this world forever.

"Eloise, say a proper goodbye to your dad. He can hear you. He's still here!" Michelle sobbed uncontrollably.

"Dad!" Eloise's voice trembled as she knelt before Angus.

Why... Why did he leave her like this... She had so much left to say, so many places she wanted to take him to.

She hadn't achieved her dreams yet, she hadn't had the chance to repay his kindness.

Eloise gently lifted the sheet, taking one last look at him. This man, who wasn't related to her by blood, had

given her so much. To love her wholeheartedly, he even chose to give up his own child. He gave his all for her.

Eloise gently hugged him, as her eyes clenched shut and softly called out, "Dad".

"Dad, I'll be alright. I'll take care of Michelle. I'll make sure to bring her to visit you and mom. I'll take Michelle out

for walks."

"Dad, don't worry."

Eloise had hurt her foot. Early in the morning, Landon took her to see a doctor. After a series of checks, the

doctor's expression changed subtly. He recognized Eloise, as his colleague's child took piano lessons from her. He

knew Eloise was a highly talented girl.

The doctor took a moment, then slowly said, "Ms. Laurent's foot injury is not severe, and she will recover in time.

The injury wouldn't affect her daily life much, but because her foot nerves have been damaged..." The doctor

paused before continuing, "She might not be able to play the piano as she used to. Also, Ms. Laurent, | would

advise you not to drive anymore. That's my medical advice to

you."

Eloise listened quietly to the doctor's words. Maybe it was because she had lost too much that night, she just felt

exhausted and numb.