Forbidden Passion

Chapter 379 First Love is a Kind of Regret

Phoebe felt like she was floating above a fire, burning up. She was super thirsty and needed water.

In her daze, someone gave her water. She drank it quickly, but it was gone too soon.

She opened her mouth for more, but they didn't give her any. She felt like crying but couldn't, even whimpering in her sleep. This went on for who knows how long until she finally woke up. The room was lit, and the smell of disinfectant hit her. Phoebe sighed and attempted to rise, but a warm hand gently pushed her back down.

She saw it was Donovan.

"Don't move. You just woke up. The doctor said you had acute gastritis from a fever, but it's gone now," Donovan said.

Phoebe felt weak and hungry. "Donovan, is there anything to eat? I'm starving."

"You've been out all day, so yeah, you must be hungry." Donovan helped her sit up and put a pillow behind her. "Mom made some soup. I'll get it." Phoebe leaned against the headboard, panting from the effort but not regretting it.

Even if she knew she'd get sick, she'd still have taken that cold shower last night.

Donovan brought a bowl of hot soup. As he stirred it to cool it down, he asked, "Phoebe, what's going on with you and Theodore?"

Last night, Theodore had stormed out. Donovan could tell there was tension between them.

"I don't want to talk about it," Phoebe said.

"Not even with me?" Donovan asked.

be a jerk sometimes, but they were siblings. Despite their fights, they always had each

want to talk about

haven't been reliable. I need to show you that

with tears. She turned away, whispering, "Donovan, just stay out of

Donovan had no response.

it. When he came

reaching for your phone the moment you wake up? Your health is more important," Donovan said, handing her the phone. The phone was fully charged.

was off. Are you okay?" John asked. He'd heard Theodore hadn't shown up at the office and might have gone to

coughed lightly. "I'm fine. How's everything at the

updates. Upon hearing her raspy voice,

be in tomorrow. Bye,"

John quickly called

confused.

news about Mr. Reynolds. I heard he flew to Lindell

her a glass of water. After a few sips,

lonely at Lindell Harbor. Bringing her back to Kedora for recovery makes sense. Serious injuries take

reluctance in her voice but didn't push

worse. Donovan gently patted her back. "Phoebe, what are you thinking? Don't you know Vanessa is Theodore's

throat burned from the coughing. After a while, she said bitterly, "Donovan, if you had a first love who always turned to you in times of need, would you leave your wife

my feelings for my wife. If those were lacking, I might seek solace with her. Initial loves frequently become regrets."

married you at his lowest point. You know if and how much he likes you. I get why you acted out last night. You've always been stubborn and proud. Though giving in to instinct is tougher than dying, you should learn to show weakness when needed. It's

a bitter smile.

still sick. I won't lecture you. I haven't figured out my own life yet," Donovan said, waving his