Forbidden Passion

Chapter 161 Are You Two a Couple?

After Phoebe had secured the apron around Theodore's waist, she caught the bakery owner's gaze. He was looking on with a warm, almost maternal smile that made Phoebe self-consciously lower her eyes. The owner, initially too polite to pry, finally gave in to his curiosity and asked with a hint of mischief, "Are you two a couple?"

A blush crept onto Phoebe's cheeks, a soft pink that confirmed more than any words could.

The owner, sensing the delicate nature of their relationship, leaned in and whispered conspiratorially, "He's quite the looker; your boyfriend."

With a small nod and a shy smile, Phoebe responded, "Thank you."

The owner, ever the discreet facilitator of romance, guided them to a cozy nook away from prying eyes. "What would you like to bake today, or perhaps..." he trailed off, giving them the lead. Exchanging a brief, knowing glance, Phoebe and Theodore answered in harmony, "Cupcakes."

Their eyes met for a fleeting moment, sharing a spark of connection before both looked away, their synchrony unspoken yet evident.

The owner quickly brought over the necessary items and then left the sweet, couple-filled space, giving them some privacy.

Phoebe was preparing the cupcakes, Theodore was 'helping' by her side. But, in reality, he was more of a playful hindrance. He picked up a freshly baked cupcake from the oven

been touched by her, and took one for himself, his expression suddenly

eyebrow at him,

difficulty and took a gulp of the lemon water beside him, frowning, "It's

water to wash away the sweetness, Phoebe glanced at him, "Do you want

Phoebe said, removing her gloves and pulling out a mint from her

took it, unwrapped the plastic, and popped

smiled, continuing to prepare the batter for the next batch of

of him, but she had

at his puffed cheeks again, thinking

it?"

"Nothing."

evenly distributing it before setting it aside to bake. Just as she was about to

turned to look, "What are