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."

"I paid back the five million dollars you embezzled in Starfall City. Also, I have a small company you can manage. Profit and loss

so earlier. Don't worry, I'll

not just to visit Theodore but also to discuss Donovan's

for him to find work in

ask, Theodore had already solved their problem, making Evelyn even more enthusiastic. "Theodore, don't worry. I'll keep an eye on Donovan. By the way, does your wound hurt? Is there anything

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

didn't stay long. Theodore's strong presence made it hard to continue the conversation. Phoebe escorted them out. At the elevator, she said, "Why didn't you tell me you

run. If I had known, I wouldn't have suffered in Starfall City." Phoebe pursed her lips. "Donovan, I've

he's your husband. What's wrong with him doing something for me? Are you letting him sleep with you for

Donovan on the back, more like dusting

turning to Phoebe. "Donovan's having a hard time finding a job. We had no

didn't want

trust me. I'll make this company

anyone could boast, it was Donovan. The

Phoebe returned to the ward and

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

helped Donovan a lot. How are you going

off more than he can chew. Why give him a company to

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

felt anxious, especially as Phoebe became more uncontrollable. The feeling of her slipping away

looked at

cheek. "Don't you

said, still uneasy. "What if Donovan