Forbidden Passion

Chapter 357 The Illusion of Happiness

Suddenly, a few deliberate coughs broke the silence. Phoebe quickly pulled away from Theodore, turning to see Evelyn and Donovan at the door. The atmosphere got awkward fast.

Phoebe's face turned bright red. Getting caught kissing Theodore by her family made her feel shy.

Theodore stayed cool. "Mom, what brings you here?"

Evelyn looked a bit embarrassed, shooting a reproachful glance at Donovan for not knocking. She walked in with a fruit basket. "Theodore, I heard you woke up, so I came to see you." Actually, Evelyn had tried visiting earlier but got stopped by Vanessa, leading to a big argument.

Theodore stayed silent.

Donovan, annoyed by Evelyn's ingratiating manner, shoved the bouquet he was holding into Phoebe's arms.

He sat down and said, "I heard you protected Phoebe during the car accident. Thanks."

"No need," Theodore replied indifferently.

Donovan frowned. "Theodore, you look like you need a punch. Don't forget how you took Phoebe away from me."

"Donovan!" Phoebe interrupted, not wanting him to bring up the past.

Theodore wasn't a good person. If Donovan pushed him, he'd take it out on her.

Donovan glared at her. "Why are you restraining me? If he can do it, why can't I discuss it?" You're too soft-hearted, so he controls you."

dollars you embezzled in Starfall City. Also, I have a small company you can manage. Profit and loss are your responsibility, and it has nothing to do with

should have said so earlier. Don't worry, I'll manage this small

had come not just to visit Theodore but also to

in Starfall City had made it hard for him to find work in Kedora. Evelyn had no choice but to seek

don't worry. I'll keep an eye on Donovan.

stayed calm. "If you need anything, let me know. After all, Phoebe will thank me on your behalf."

Donovan didn't stay long. Theodore's strong presence made it hard to continue the conversation. Phoebe escorted

easygoing. Without saying anything, he gave me a company to run. If I had known, I wouldn't have suffered in Starfall City." Phoebe pursed her lips. "Donovan, I've told you before, don't take things from Theodore that

just a small company. He won't even care," Donovan said dismissively. "Phoebe, he's your husband. What's wrong with him doing something for me? Are you

slapped Donovan on the back, more like dusting

having a hard time

already done, Phoebe didn't want to

beamed. "Phoebe, trust me. I'll make

anyone could boast, it was Donovan. The bigger his words, the

Phoebe returned to the ward

intending to pull the blanket up for him. As soon as she touched

say, "I helped Donovan a lot. How

know Donovan bites off more than he can chew. Why

her. "I realized it's better to keep him under

the real reason. Lately, he felt anxious, especially as Phoebe became more uncontrollable. The feeling of her slipping away made him feel the need to do something. By keeping Donovan

looked at him suspiciously.

cheek.

still uneasy. "What if Donovan incurs heavy