Forbidden Passion

Chapter 345 Meeting Without Recognition

Lawton told John, "You can visit tomorrow. Phoebe, rest and come back when you can."

Phoebe stared at the ICU door for another ten minutes before John convinced her to return to her room.

John helped her onto the bed, noticing the scabs on her face. "I'm getting some food. The doctor said you can eat now." "I don't want to," Phoebe replied, her voice hoarse.

John insisted, "Eat a little, or you won't have the strength to visit Mr. Reynolds tomorrow. I'll get it."

After John left, Phoebe lay still. A nurse came in to change her dressing, and Phoebe asked for help in the bathroom.

Her knees hurt as she stood, a reminder of last night's fall when Theodore pinned her down.

When Phoebe came out, John was back with food. He quickly set it on the table and helped her back to bed.

Phoebe felt a bit awkward. They were just colleagues, and she felt bad about relying on him so much.

John acted like it was no big deal, placing a pillow behind her. The nurse quietly left.

The room was quiet. Phoebe watched John and said, "Looks like I'll have to give you a raise when we get back."

John paused and glanced at her. "No need, Phoebe. My salary's already good."

He wasn't doing this for money; he just wanted a reason to take care of her. Once she recovered, he wouldn't have that reason anymore. Phoebe smiled. "Everyone likes promotions and raises, but you're the only one who declines."

John shook his head. "Phoebe, if you want to thank me, just get better soon. I prefer seeing you confident and strong."

Phoebe sighed.

the soup. Phoebe's hands were bandaged from cuts she got while trying to open the car

and hesitated.

Having John

showed no emotion but felt a bit disappointed

his feelings, he pressed the call button for the nurse to feed

more soundly. When she

off in a chair

dimly lit, and Phoebe couldn't see clearly. Thinking

called out again, and the person

recognized Donovan, who looked at

you're awake. What do you need? I'll get it for you,"

about Donovan much, lacking the energy

almost died,

you doing here?"

hoarse voice and got up to pour her some water.

Your assistant tried to keep it from me, but I figured it out. Otherwise, I wouldn't have known," Donovan replied, sounding proud. Phoebe took a sip of water and felt

The doctor wouldn't let me in; he's still under observation. He'll be fine once he's out of danger," Donovan said. "Don't worry, he won't die

care of me here. You should go back. There's no need for you

He saw this as a chance to win her favor and get her to help him borrow five million dollars from

the accident and is really worried. She told me to take good care of you. Phoebe, just focus on

don't need you to stay. Go back.

linger in this hospital chamber. The scent of

cup on the