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."

have a small company you can manage. Profit and loss are your responsibility, and it has nothing to do with

expression changed instantly. "You should have said so earlier. Don't worry, I'll manage this

had come not just to visit Theodore but also to discuss

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

don't worry. I'll keep an eye on Donovan. By the way, does your wound hurt? Is there anything you want

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

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

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

your husband. What's wrong with him doing something for

Evelyn lightly slapped Donovan on the back, more like dusting him off

having a hard time finding

done, Phoebe didn't want

me. I'll make

could boast, it was Donovan. The

them off, Phoebe returned to the ward and saw Theodore

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

say, "I helped Donovan a

than he can chew. Why give him a company to ruin?" Phoebe

to keep him under my watch.

especially as Phoebe became more uncontrollable. The feeling of her slipping away made him feel the

at him

gently stroked her cheek.

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