Tangled Temptations

Chapter 219

Linda was in critical condition. Pediatric specialists were doing everything they could to save her. Everyone stood

waiting outside the emergency room. Even Michelle had cover in a wheelchair, holding onto Eloise's hand

and trying to provide scomfort.

Eloise remained standing. She was incredibly weak, but she didn't want to sit. She kept her gaze fixed on the

heavy metal door. Her eyes didn't blink, in fear of missing something.

Linda was inside, fighting to stay alive. The doctor said it was a miracle she'd held

on this long. It might be tto let go, as the child was suffering.

But Linda, she was still breathing every day, and clinging to this world. She wanted her mother, and she didn't

want to leave.

Only when Eloise beca mother did she understand that kind of pain. The pain wasn't physical, yet it hurt a

hundred times worse than if it were.

Harvey rushed over. Parker glanced at his son but didn't say anything. He knew Harvey was suffering too. Who

wouldn't love Linda?

Pauline and Orlena had been crying so much they looked like tear-streaked messes, but they suppressed their

sobs. Pauline whispered to Harvey, "Tell Eloise to sit down. She just gave birth ten days ago!" Pauline felt

incredibly sad. As a woman, she knew how weak one could be after giving birth. Besides, Eloise had so many

wounds to bear.

Harvey brought a chair for Eloise, but she refused to sit. In the end, he let her lean against him. She struggled a

bit, but didn't move.

Four hours later, the emergency room door finally opened. The doctor cout, saying with visible fatigue,

"We've managed to stabilize her, but the situation is still not very optimistic. Just a heads up."

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Everyone understood what that meant. Even if she'd made it through this time, she might not next time. It might

be tto let go.

No one mentioned letting go. Linda was the child that Eloise had fought for with her life. No one could bear to let

go. But to prevent any regrets, the Horigan family pulled sstrings and arranged a room next to the incubator

where Eloise could watch her child all the time. It was a comfort, but also a torture.

Eloise stayed with her child, day and night. As the father, Harvey was also allowed to stay in the room. For the

first tin days, he could be close to Eloise. She still ignored him. She often sat there, staring at Linda through

the glass for hours on end.

Harvey's heart ached seeing her like this. He poured her a glass of water and put it beside her, "Eloise, you need

to rest. The baby needs to rest too."

Eloise was very resistant to him. As he approached, she instinctively blocked him. The scalding water spilled all

over his arm. Instantly, his skin turned red. It hurt, but Harvey acted like he didn't feel a thing. He said gently,

"I'll take care of the burn. You rest."

Eloise looked at his arm. She didn't say anything and quickly looked away.

Harvey felt a sting from her cold gaze. In her eyes; there was no trace of warmth for him. It was like she was

looking at a stranger. If not for Linda, she wouldn't be in the sroom with him.

Harvey left hurriedly. After quietly treating his burn, he returned to the room. He couldn't bear her coldness any

longer. From behind, he gently hugged her, and said with a hoarse voice, "Eloise, you can hitor scold me, but

please don't ignorelike this!"

Eloise didn't break away. Because she didn't have the strength. She knew he wanted to salvage their

relationship, but in her heart, their relationship was already dead.

Eloise turned to look at him. Her eyes had lost their shine, completely devoid of light. "I've called you, but you

didn't take it seriously. Now, there's no point. Even if you hadn't gone abroad, it might not have changed

anything. | would still be hurt, and our child would still be in the ICU. But Harvey, no woman can bear her

husband leaving her for his ex-wife's divorce case. Harvey, you can't imagine how I got through that hour."

Eloise's eyes were wet, "When | called, you probably hadn't taken off yet. If you could've rushed back to be there

when our child was born, we wouldn't be in this situation!"

At least Linda would've been born out of love, instead of in such a miserable way! How could she forgive him?

She couldn't!

Eloise turned back around, quietly watching Linda. The tiny, wrinkled little thing, with her eyes tightly shut. Was

she in a lot of pain?

Harvey spoke softly, "Eloise, I'm sorry!" That was all he could say. He was sorry.

Linda's condition was worsening. The doctor eventually pulled Harvey aside to tell him the news, "Mr. Horigan,

the infant's survival rate is now less than five percent! We called you over to ask for your decision."

The color drained from Harvey's face. After a moment, he gritted his teeth, "My wife and I don't want to give up."

The doctor stared at him for a moment before speaking, "I also want to tell you, Mr. Horigan, that Mrs. Horigan's

condition is also very bad. She's suffering from severe postpartum depression. If she continues to stay awake

hoping, it could result in irreversible damage to her nervous system! That is to say, she could be plagued by

depression for the rest of her life!"

Harvey slowly clenched his fist.

The doctor continued with difficulty, "The only solution is to remove her from this environment! Mr. Horigan, you

understand what | mean, don't you?"

Harvey understood. As long as Linda was alive, each day would be torment for Eloise. This choice, for him, was

like choosing between his wife and child. Harvey didn't want to give up either. He wanted Eloise, and he also

wanted their child to live. He was silent for a long time, then spoke softly, "I want my child to live! | also want my

wife to be healthy. | need your full cooperation!"

As Harvey declared his decision, the doctor was stunned.

Leaving the doctor's office, Harvey found Brett. Brett was working. His head bowed and his eyebrows furrowed.

Harvey stood at the door and called, "Brett!"

Brett glanced up at him, a smirk playing on his lips, "Who do you think you are?"

Harvey was used to it. He strode straight in, sinking to his knees before Brett. Brett chuckled bitterly, "I can't

handle all this groveling, Attorney Horigan! What have you done now that warrants an apology?"

Harvey relayed the doctor's news. Brett, already worried about Eloise's health, felt his heart sink further. He

questioned Harvey, "What are you planning to do? Are you really going to yank out the life support of your own

flesh and blood? If you dare to do that, | swear I'll make you pay!"

Harvey calmly laid out his plans. The atmosphere instantly froze. Even Brett, who had weathered many storms,

was shocked by Harvey's words. His surprise quickly turned to rage, and he picked up a nearby object and hurled

it at him.

It was a paperweight. The sharp edge of the stone object struck Harvey's forehead.