Forbidden Passion

Chapter 208 Phoebe, You're So Cheap

A tender zephyr stirred the placid surface of the lake, casting a dance of ripples across the water.

Phoebe, her eyes misting over, struggled to maintain her composure. Her resolve was crumbling under the weight of his relentless pursuit. A sorrowful realization dawned upon her; she was incapable of denying him. The man cradled her slender waist tenderly, his touch causing her petite frame to tremble subtly. Each of his movements sent his blood surging, a tempest of passion boiling within his veins. Suddenly, a series of intrusive coughs echoed from behind them.

"Cough, cough, cough!"

Theodore instinctively pivoted, his body forming a protective shield around Phoebe. His hand, previously hidden beneath the hem of her robe, was swiftly withdrawn. "What's the matter?" he inquired.

Madison glanced around sheepishly, a blush of embarrassment coloring her cheeks. "I didn't mean to intrude, but Mom asked me to inform you that dinner is ready."

"Understood; you may proceed," Theodore responded.

Madison pouted in reluctance. "Why must I be the one to leave first? Are you two planning some clandestine activities behind my back?"

on her

on the verge of reprimanding her when

go," she suggested, her cheeks flushed

lowered her gaze and began walking towards the cottage. Even in the freedom of today's modern society, being caught

had almost been put in a defenseless

quickly closed the distance between them, her arm slithering around Phoebe in a seemingly warm

to withdraw when Madison whispered venomously, "Phoebe, you're so

knew you were no saint, but to seduce my brother in out in the open? You're truly

face drained of color. Insulted by the harsh words, she swiftly retracted her hand and shot Madison with defiant stare. "Say that again!" she challenged. Phoebe, typically one to endure Madison's provocations silently, had unexpectedly confronted her. Madison was momentarily taken aback by her ferocity. Theodore, noticing Phoebe's distress, stepped forward. His brows furrowed in concern. "Madison, what did you just

was quick to feign innocence. "I didn't say

afford to let her brother hear her previous words; he would undoubtedly

up to them. It's no