Forbidden Passion

Chapter 405 Lean on My Shoulder for Five Minutes

Taylor's surgery wrapped up at 3 PM. The emergency room doors swung open, and lead surgeon Eugene Baker walked out. Phoebe and the Reynolds family rushed to meet him. Eugene took off his mask, scanning the worried faces before locking eyes with Brandon.

"Mrs. Reynolds' surgery was a success. We stopped the bleeding, but the injury was severe. Her heart stopped briefly, but we revived her. She'll need a few days in the ICU. If she wakes up, she should be okay," Eugene said. Brandon, looking tense, asked, "When will she wake up?"

Eugene replied, "That depends on her willpower. Her desire to live is very low, which is why resuscitation took so long. Be prepared for the worst."

Theodore lost it and grabbed Eugene by the collar. "What do you mean?"

Despite being choked, Eugene stayed calm. He waved off his assistant and said to Theodore, "Calm down."

Phoebe stepped in and grabbed Theodore's wrist. "Theodore, don't. Taylor will be fine. Let go of Mr. Baker."

Theodore realized he was out of line and let go, turning away.

Eugene gave a few more instructions before leaving with his team.

Theodore shook off Phoebe's hand and sat on a bench, refusing to leave until Taylor came out.

Phoebe's wrist was numb from Theodore's grip. She looked at Brandon, whose clothes were stained with dried blood. "Dad, Theodore, and I will stay. You and Grandma should go home. I'll call if there's any news." Brandon shook his head. "No, I'll stay."

Theodore sneered. "If my mom sees you, she'll need resuscitation again."

gritted his teeth.

come home with me to change clothes. Let Phoebe

to stay, too,"

"Me too," Madison echoed.

didn't push Christopher and Madison to leave. "Alright, you

Sarah and Brandon out. The driver was waiting and opened the

Brandon got in. Phoebe stood outside and said, "Grandma, don't worry. We're all here.

to talk some sense

watching the car disappear before heading back. Outside the

"Grandma and Dad have gone home. Theodore, you look

the emergency room was pointless. The ICU didn't allow visitors, so they couldn't see Taylor and were

stayed silent, his face

sighed. "Are you hungry? Should

"If you want to leave, just go. No one's forcing you. You're the only one who's hungry. Our mom is in the ICU, and we have no appetite." "Madison,

all along and kept it from us,

glared at Madison. "If you can't keep your mouth shut, I don't mind sewing it

tears streaming down her face. "Theodore, you're still defending her. I'm

shrill voice, looked at Christopher. "Christopher, take her home. She can't come back until Mom wakes up."

could finish, Christopher covered her mouth and dragged her

go, Christopher. Why are you all siding with her?" Madison broke free and

already in chaos. Why can't you calm down? Do you want Theodore to kick