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.

Phoebe's hands were bandaged from cuts she got while trying to open the car door. The pain was worse

hesitated. "Should I

the nurse. Having John feed her felt too

emotion but felt

button for the nurse to feed

again, this time more soundly. When she woke up, it was

off in a chair

and Phoebe couldn't see clearly. Thinking

didn't move. Phoebe called out again, and

leaned in, Phoebe recognized

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

Donovan much, lacking the energy to care.

almost died, and

are you doing here?"

some water. He turned on the bedside

car accident. 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 a bit better. "Did you see

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

nurses take care of me here. You should go back. There's no need for you to stay and

win her favor and get

accident and is really worried. She told me to take good care of you. Phoebe, just focus on getting better. I'm

don't need you to stay. Go back.

Donovan became incensed. "Alright, I'll leave. I have no desire to linger in this hospital chamber. The scent of disinfectant is dreadful." With that, Donovan slammed the

the nurse scolding outside. She put the cup on the bedside