Forbidden Passion

Chapter 393 Easing Relations

Phoebe showed Ollie around the house, but her arms got sore from holding him so long. Back in the living room, she set it on the sofa. Ollie curled up, its cat eyes darting around shyly.

Phoebe sat next to it, her heart melting at its timid look. "It seems too scared to move," she said.

Theodore handed her a glass of warm water. She drank most of it, then offered some to Ollie.

Ollie meowed softly, sounding affectionate.

"Is it hungry? I'll wash its food bowl," Phoebe said, rummaging through shopping bags to find it, then heading to the kitchen.

Theodore watched her go, then sat in her spot.

Ollie, who had been meowing affectionately, now eyed Theodore warily, showing his teeth.

Theodore crossed his legs and stared at the tiny cat. His strong presence made Ollie look away.

Theodore leaned in, scaring Ollie, whose fur stood on end. Theodore laughed. "I brought you here. If you compete for attention, you're out."

He reached out. "Don't scratch me, or you'll sleep outside tonight."

Ollie widened its eyes, gripping the sofa, but didn't scratch when Theodore's hand touched its head.

Theodore petted it and smiled. "Good job. Let's get along."

resist, needing

and saw Theodore holding a helpless-looking

you hold it?" she

scratching Ollie's chin. Ollie

bags of cat food. "Ollie, this is your dinner. Which

on Theodore's lap. Phoebe said, "I'll choose for you. If you don't

of the living room. "Theodore, bring it over. It needs to get used to eating in a fixed spot," Phoebe said. Theodore carried Ollie over, and their fingers touched briefly, making

food and started

Seeing Ollie enjoy

with his foot. "Now that Ollie's fed, isn't it time

"What do you want to eat?

day together, and with Ollie around, their relationship, though not fully

cook with you,"

office, she'd sincerely said she wanted a divorce. She felt there was no point in dragging things out

expected another argument, but things had been better since

standing up too quickly and wobbling. Theodore's strong arms steadied her.

up

the study. Haven't watered it yet, but it's fine," Theodore said, looking

lost more weight. When he held her waist, it

back from his embrace. Despite everything, being in his arms made her heart

she said, heading to the kitchen. Theodore

kitchen was large, but with Theodore there, it felt cramped. They kept