Forbidden Passion

Chapter186 Even If It's a Pie from the Sky, I'll Find a Way to Get It for Her

Emerging from the kitchen, Mrs. Ziegler noticed a stark difference in Theodore's demeanor compared to his earlier entrance. He had been a bit cold then, but now he was as warm as a spring day. "Theodore, come sit down. Phoebe made pot roast today. Her pot roast is even better than what you'd find in a five-star restaurant. Give it a try."

As she spoke, Mrs. Ziegler placed a piece of pot roast in his bowl. Phoebe wanted to stop her but was too late. She said to Mrs. Ziegler, "Mom, don't serve him. Let him serve himself."

Theodore was a bit of a germaphobe. While he didn't insist on using separate serving utensils at family meals, he didn't like others serving him either.

Phoebe was about to take the pot roast out of his bowl when Theodore, without changing his expression, picked it up and put it in his mouth. She watched him anxiously, fearing he might find it unappetizing.

After chewing a few times, Theodore found the pot roast to be rich but not greasy, slightly sweet, and tender. After noticing that the mother-daughter duo was watching him nervously, he smiled and said, "Hmm, this is the best pot roast I've ever had."

The anxiety in Phoebe's eyes turned into laughter. "You scared me."

"Do you ever lack confidence?" Theodore asked.

I'm not confident. Not like some

Theodore wanted to pinch

silently ate her meal across from them. She believed that Theodore was not indifferent to Phoebe. Otherwise, when she went

Theodore was quite good to Phoebe. Despite his busy schedule, he always accompanied her

one late night when Theodore came to their apartment with a bag of dough and meat,

him in, Mrs. Ziegler complained about him spoiling Phoebe, especially

it, even if it's a pie from the sky, I'll find a

sweet response naturally made Mrs. Ziegler feel reassured

family of three would

fork, wiped her eyes with a napkin,

left the dining room. Phoebe wanted to follow her and ask what was wrong, but she stayed seated and explained to Theodore, "My mom's been a bit emotional lately due to menopause. Don't mind her." Theodore paused, "She's feeling lonely; isn't she? By the way, when

transferred to Las Vegas and hasn't kept in touch with us recently. He should be back for the New Year,"

Theodore seemed thoughtful.