Forbidden Passion

Chapter 396 Mr. Reynolds' Sweet Nothings

Theodore had never really thought about it before and was momentarily speechless, realizing it wasn't impossible.

Theodore: [Isn't this a bit much?]

Patrick didn't hold back. Patrick: [How long has WhatsApp been around, and you just posted your first status? Living in the past much?] The conversation veered off course, and they ended up arguing in the chat, only to realize it was pointless.

Theodore: [I'm going to sleep with my wife now. Have fun.]

Patrick sent a bunch of speechless emojis, which Theodore mocked. He put his phone on the coffee table and looked at the sleeping Phoebe. Theodore thought for a moment and checked Phoebe's status updates. She had a lot, but most were work-related and boring.

He exited WhatsApp, looked at Phoebe's peaceful face, and whispered, "How did you make your status updates even more boring than mine?" After Vanessa posted a photo of her wearing a diamond ring, she kept checking her phone.

Vanessa knew Phoebe wouldn't block her, just like she secretly followed Phoebe's updates. Whatever Phoebe posted, Vanessa would sneak a peek. Almost everyone had such secret thoughts, and Vanessa was no exception.

So when she saw the photos Phoebe posted of the cat and Theodore, Vanessa wanted to smash her phone. She opened the image of Theodore.

It was a side of Vanessa had never seen before relaxed and at ease. He had said he was allergic to cat hair, yet he patiently installed a cat tree.

Especially when she thought about the cat calling Theodore "Papa" and Phoebe "Mommy," Vanessa was jealous that she could scream.

Why did Theodore have to treat her this way?

Phoebe's status update didn't hurt Vanessa the most. Her heart broke more when Theodore made a status update.

everyone was sharing their lives, boyfriends, and happiness in their status updates. Vanessa naturally followed suit. She remembered making a

and friends were all sharing their lives, but Theodore never posted a single status update.

nothing noteworthy to share. He believed his

a status update. But tonight, he posted his first one, with no text, just

was of Phoebe

from certain classmates she

how could you hurt me

sunlight streamed through the window, falling on the

Ollie's amber cat eyes, which startled her. She quickly sat

the timid Ollie, who shrank back into the

have named you Ollie but Scaredy-Cat," she said, then noticed someone beside her. She turned to see Theodore sitting on the carpet, his head resting on her leg, breathing evenly. She was stunned. Why was

Phoebe quickly looked away, catching a glimpse of him

she was awake, he gave

respond to Theodore. His smile was so harmless and gentle that she didn't have time to put up her defenses. "Good morning!" Theodore turned around, knelt on one knee on the carpet, and naturally leaned in to give Phoebe a light peck

feeling the warmth spreading from the spot Theodore kissed,

stared blankly ahead, almost not knowing

They had done more intimate things before, and he

simple kiss on her cheek made Theodore uncontrollably shy. He stood up

back to reality, her heart racing in her chest. She hurriedly said, "No, it doesn't

felt relieved. He calmly walked towards the bedroom, but once in the

They had done more intimate things, so why did a kiss on Phoebe's cheek make him so flustered that he forgot to wear

How embarrassing!

on the sofa in a daze for a while, her mind still in a fog. 'Why