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.

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 and offered it to Phoebe, "Have a taste." Phoebe, who had already eaten too much at the Italian restaurant,

touched by her, and took one for himself,

an eyebrow at

gulp of the lemon water

the sweetness, Phoebe glanced at him,

gloves and pulling out a mint

unwrapped the plastic, and popped

Phoebe found him unexpectedly cute and smiled, continuing to prepare the batter

of marriage, Phoebe had seen many sides of him,

look at his puffed cheeks again, thinking to herself how

is it?" Theodore

"Nothing."

distributing it before setting it aside to

to look, "What are