Forbidden Passion

Chapter 354 The Scent of Another Man

Theodore had Phoebe in a tight grip, making it impossible for her to move, even to turn her neck.

He leaned in close, his voice low and raspy, sending a shiver down her ear.

Then, out of nowhere, Theodore sniffed her.

Phoebe thought, 'What is he doing, sniffing me like that? Like a dog or something.'

After a few seconds, Theodore frowned. "Why do you smell like another man? It's gross."

It was Rainforest Mist, Edward's usual scent. Theodore knew it well from over three years ago when Phoebe and Edward were still together.

Back then, Phoebe was Theodore's intern secretary.

One day, in the restroom, a colleague asked Phoebe about her perfume. Theodore remembered her saying, "It's my boyfriend's, Rainforest Mist. He loves this brand." That day, Theodore paid special attention to the scent. It was light and cool, just like now.

Phoebe couldn't smell it on herself, but she could smell Theodore's sharp, minty aroma, masking the hospital's disinfectant smell.

Theodore's scent was as strong as his presence.

Phoebe thought, 'Can't you take the towel out of my mouth?'

Theodore lay back down but got more agitated. He suddenly sat up, threw off the covers, and walked to the door with a cane, looking like a general with a broken leg. Phoebe tried to lift her head but couldn't. She thought, 'Did Theodore get brain damage in the desert? Why is he acting so weird?'

When Theodore went out, the bodyguards at the door straightened up. Even Lawton, who was dozing, stood up. "Mr. Reynolds."

pressed his lips together. "Did you

The bodyguards exchanged glances.

Lawton stayed silent.

bodyguards how they brought Phoebe from the airport. He was nervous. "Mr. Reynolds, are you sure you want to know?" Lawton had seen how Theodore reacted to Edward's name.

Theodore frowned at Lawton.

'Alright, you asked for

airport and took the same flight. Edward was in

was discontinued years ago. Its unique scent was easily

Lawton said, "Mr. Reynolds..."

spray nozzle," Theodore cut

Theodore's dark expression, Lawton didn't hesitate. He quickly borrowed some medical disinfectant from a

to the hospital room. Just before closing the door, he said, "Don't stand

the door behind

lock click and felt her heart race. She saw Theodore

dark, and his usually cold eyes

yanked off the

from the sudden chill. She stared at

sprayed her

being so childish. What is

strong smell of disinfectant made her nauseous, holding her

lay back down, pulling the soaking-wet Phoebe into his arms. The

Phoebe trembled in pain.

ear. Seeing the teeth marks on her earlobe, the pain

and licked the