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.

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

bandaged hands and hesitated. "Should I feed you or get

Having John feed her

but felt a

call button for the nurse to feed

again, this time more soundly. When she

was dozing off in a chair by

Phoebe couldn't see clearly. Thinking it was John, she said, "John, I'm

Phoebe called out again,

recognized Donovan, who looked at her

What do you need? I'll get it

lacking the energy to care. Seeing him now, she

Donovan was her brother. She had almost died, and there was nothing

are you doing

up to pour her some water. He turned on the bedside lamp and helped

Otherwise, I wouldn't have known," Donovan replied, sounding proud. Phoebe took a sip of water and felt a bit better.

doctor wouldn't let me in; he's still under observation. He'll be

You should go back. There's no need for you to

Donovan said. He saw this as a chance to win her favor and get her to help him borrow five

you. Phoebe, just focus on getting better. I'm here for you." Phoebe looked at him. If

don't need you to stay. Go back. Staying here is just

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

scolding outside. She put the cup on the bedside table and struggled to