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."

million dollars you embezzled in Starfall City. Also, I have a small company

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

They had come not just to visit Theodore but also

hard for him to find work in Kedora. Evelyn had no choice

Theodore had already solved their problem, making Evelyn even more enthusiastic. "Theodore, don't worry. I'll keep an eye on Donovan. By the

anything, let me know. After

the conversation. Phoebe escorted them out. At the elevator, she said, "Why didn't you

we did?" Donovan sneered. "I didn't expect Theodore to be so 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 don't belong

Donovan said dismissively. "Phoebe, he's your husband. What's wrong with him doing something for me?

slapped Donovan on the back, more like dusting him off

hard time finding a job. We had no choice but to ask Theodore for

didn't want to upset them. "Just

beamed. "Phoebe, trust me. I'll

boast, it was Donovan. The bigger his

Phoebe returned to the ward and saw Theodore resting with his

walked over slowly, intending to pull the blanket up for him. As soon as she

heard him say, "I helped Donovan a lot. How are you going to

Donovan bites off more than he can chew. Why give him

"I realized it's better to keep him under my watch. At

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

stroked her cheek.

Phoebe said, still uneasy. "What if Donovan incurs heavy