Forbidden Passion

Chapter 18 Chickens and Eggs

On her way back home, Phoebe received a call from Mrs. Reynolds.

"Are you home? I'll be coming over in a bit to bring you some local specialties from a friend and let Auntie cook something nourishing for both of you," Mrs. Reynolds said over the phone.

Before Phoebe had a chance to refuse, Mrs. Reynolds hung up. She was always busy and rarely considered other people's feelings. Since she had said she was coming, Phoebe hurried home. When she arrived at the apartment building, Mr. Mrs. Reynolds was already waiting there.

"Has the access code to your house changed again?" Mrs. Reynolds, dressed in a wine-red dress and high heels, looked imposing.

Phoebe quickly pressed the code. "It was changed by Mr. Reynolds himself."

Speaking of changing the code, Phoebe felt quite embarrassed.

There was a time when the cleaning lady forgot her phone and came back to retrieve it, only to catch them together. This incident caused Theodore to have a serious psychological shadow.

He not only fired the cleaning lady but also changed the code, not allowing strangers to freely enter their home.

casual behavior with her, he was a man who

Reynolds had never heard her call him

Phoebe: "..."

Mrs. Reynolds in, then moved the pile of boxes at the door inside. The boxes were quite heavy, and she placed them on the shoe cabinet, then brought a pair of slippers for Mrs. Reynolds. "The boxes are so heavy, Mom, did you bring us something good?"

chickens raised

changed into the slippers and walked inside. Her eyes swept over the orange paper bag Phoebe was holding and she said, "Did you go

few days away, she handed the paper bag to Mrs. Reynolds. "Mom, this is the birthday gift I bought for you. Please have a look and see if you

at Hermès, and from the size of the paper bag, she knew what was inside. She

from my daughter-in-law, no matter what it is, I will be happy." Mrs. Reynolds opened the box and took out a shiny

Mrs. Reynolds truly loved bags. She held it in her hands and looked left and right, completely infatuated. Phoebe saw how much she liked it, and the burden on

really love it." Mrs. Reynolds said. "Phoebe, quickly take a few pictures

Reynolds sat beside her and they looked at the photos together. As soon as she saw the photos, she was stunned. "Phoebe, have

an eye, and her birthday banquet was held at the ReynoldsSheng Mansion as it was every year. They had hired the top

Reynolds noticed the dark circles under her eyes and furrowed her brow, asking, "Phoebe, did you not

all eyes fixed on her. Phoebe felt extremely awkward and blurted out, "I'm fine, I