Forbidden Passion

Chapter 247 I Am Pretty And Everything Looks Good On Me.

Theodore took in her obedient appearance and a hint of a smile crept onto his lips as he placed the glasses on her face.

Just a plain pair of black-framed glasses, yet they made her look refined and innocent. The glasses added a touch of tranquility to her innocent puppy eyes behind the lenses.

Phoebe opened her eyes and found herself locking gazes with a pair of deep almond eyes. Her heart beat rapidly, and she instinctively lowered her eyelids, afraid that the close proximity might reveal her true feelings. "You look really good with glasses on," Theodore said, his eyes fixed on her as if she was a fascinating toy, with genuine interest.

Phoebe stared at her tablet and replied, "I am pretty and everything looks good on me."

Raised eyebrows of surprise appeared on Theodore's face. It was rare for him to hear Phoebe being so self-loving, but she had indeed changed quite a lot recently.

Today, she wore a cropped tank top, an oversized gray suit jacket, and white utility pants. It was both fashionable and professional, a far cry from her previous secretary's image of prim and proper.

Perhaps it was because she was constantly surrounded by young people, but all traces of old-fashionedness had disappeared from her, replaced by a lively and outgoing personality.

brought Theodore great joy. He reached out and playfully scratched

looks

spoke with an exceptionally

raised her chin and slightly dodged his teasing hand, but the tingling sensation remained. Her heart pounded

next to her. If it weren't for her remaining rationality, she almost

it would have been

Mansion. Phoebe packed up her things and

beside her and reached

say that she didn't know

dare to say anything more and obediently followed him,

family was in the living room. Lady Reynolds was surrounded by her grandchildren, filled with joy. When they entered, she

go over. Lady Reynolds looked her up and down before