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."

you embezzled in Starfall City. Also, I have a small company you can manage. Profit and loss are your responsibility, and

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

come not just to visit Theodore but

had made it hard for him to find work in Kedora. Evelyn had

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 want to eat? I'll make it for

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

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

have let us come if 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

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

on the back, more like dusting him off than

hard time finding a job.

Phoebe didn't want to

me. I'll make this

could boast, it was Donovan.

Phoebe returned to the ward and

intending to pull the blanket up for him. As

him say, "I helped Donovan a lot.

know Donovan bites off more than he can chew.

better to keep him under my watch. At

reason. Lately, he felt anxious, especially as Phoebe became more uncontrollable. The feeling of her slipping away made him feel the need

at

gently stroked her cheek. "Don't you trust

Phoebe said, still uneasy. "What