Forbidden Passion

Chapter 452 You and Mr. Reynolds Are a Couple,Right?

Theodore glanced at Phoebe, seeing her all geared up with only her eyes showing. He poked her forehead.

"It's freezing out. Stay here and wait for me at the hotel," he said.

Phoebe felt the poke hit her heart too. She shook her head. "I'm not here for a vacation."

Theodore frowned. "Phoebe."

"Since I'm here, I'm just like everyone else. Mr. Reynolds, don't give me any special treatment," Phoebe interrupted, picking up a supply basket and slinging it over her back. Theodore sighed at her stubborn look. "You..."

Phoebe never showed weakness. Whatever others could do, she could too. Even though acting a bit spoiled could save her trouble, she never did.

At work or in marriage, Phoebe always stood tall and unyielding, making people think she didn't need anyone and could handle things on her own. Ironically, this trait attracted Theodore, making it hard for him to let go.

Phoebe's group was visiting three elderly households. During the war, their sons had joined the military and died.

These households were highly valued by Mayor, who provided subsidies every year. Even so, their lives were tough.

The snow was thick, and each step sank deep. Phoebe wore snow boots, but her feet were still nearly numb from the cold.

She followed behind, trying not to fall behind.

"Mr. Reynolds, the three households we're visiting are halfway up the mountain. The snow is thick, and the road is tough. Ms. Ziegler, can you keep going?" Kristoff, the team leader, called from the front. "Yeah," Phoebe said, breathless. Theodore turned to see she had taken off her scarf and hat. Her bright eyes stood out in the snowy landscape.

the heaviest supplies from her basket. "Walk in the middle, don't

her shoulder and tried to

at her. "Phoebe, I'm only human. My heart's on the left side. I can't

and shouted, "Mr. Reynolds, we need to cross the river here. The bridge is icy,

of me. I'll watch you. Hurry, we need

watched his breath turn into white mist,

of Theodore, stepping in Kristoff's footprints. After crossing the bridge, they began to climb the

Phoebe. But the snow made

sweat on her cheeks froze as soon as it appeared. She panted as she climbed. "They live halfway up the mountain with no young people at home. In winter, they're trapped. Hasn't

clearly

want to move. They've lived here

they get sick, doctors can't reach them. That's just not going to cut it," Phoebe argued. Kristoff stated, "The old folks up there can be

only deliver supplies, unable to do more. Sometimes life

short rest, they continued

and started sliding down. Theodore quickly grabbed her

in Theodore's hand rolled down

turned to see Theodore holding Phoebe protectively. Theodore's hand was scratched by a rock, and blood was oozing out. He quickly walked back. "Mr. Reynolds,

Kristoff, "I'm fine. I just slipped. The supplies rolled down. I'll go get them." Phoebe was about to get

ground, then crouched

moment before responding

eye on Ms. Ziegler.

up from the snow and watched Theodore lower his