Forbidden Passion

Chapter 453 Can I Still Get Pregnant?

The old man's eyes filled with tears. He stayed quiet for a while, looking both sad and grateful. Phoebe sat next to him, feeling really upset.

They didn't stay long before heading to the next house with supplies. The two families lived close and usually helped each other out.

The second house was owned by a man named Liam Lawson, sporting salt-and-pepper hair, but exuding a vitality that belied his age. When they arrived, Liam seemed a bit annoyed. "I specifically said you didn't have to come. You guys show up every year, but we can't possibly consume all of this," he grumbled.

Kristoff, who visited every year, introduced them. "Liam, this is Mr. Reynolds from our company, and this is Ms. Ziegler. They came to see you this year."

Liam gave them a critical look. "Don't come next year. The road up here is tough. You're just making it hard on yourselves."

Kristoff smiled and whispered to Theodore, "Mr. Reynolds, that's just how Liam is."

Theodore nodded, took the supplies off his back, and carried them inside Liam's house. The walls, painted in a muted gray-white, displayed a myriad of aged photographs.

As Theodore paused to study the pictures, Liam caught his gaze. "These photos are old and worn out. Please, have a seat."

Phoebe looked at the photo wall. Most were of a family of three, and some of Liam and his wife, all taken in front of their house.

The laminated photos were better preserved, but some were so old they were hard to see.

There was also a banner on the wall that said "Benevolent Doctor," clearly awarded by the government.

When Phoebe came in, she saw many herbs drying on the wall, showing that Liam was a doctor.

fix a TV? A strong wind messed it up a few

Kristoff to the TV. Kristoff

went into the kitchen to start to cook. Phoebe followed.

the fire. Climbing up here isn't easy," Liam

She said, "We only climb once a year. It's

he cracked a few eggs in, added some homemade seasonings from an icebox outside. Phoebe realized Liam was boiling eggs for them, a local custom

pulse later. You look

the eggs were ready. Liam served three bowls and brought them out. Phoebe, warm from the

Liam called them over to eat the eggs, and

joked, "These are great for women, for beauty

looked at Phoebe, her face flushed. He teased, "If it's not enough, I have more. You should eat more." Phoebe glared at Theodore and

did you make these seasonings yourself? They taste different from

I have time.

it for her. Now that she's gone, I still make it every year. When I miss her, I make some, enjoy it, and it brings me comfort-keeps her memory close." Phoebe's eyes welled up. She suddenly felt the bowl of eggs was filled with deep

other. We often quarreled and almost divorced several times. It was only after she passed

this, Phoebe instinctively glanced at Theodore and found him looking at her. They locked eyes for a few

visit another household, and the road there was difficult. Theodore asked Phoebe

disappear on the mountain path. Liam said, "Phoebe, come inside. I'll check

Phoebe nodded. "Okay."

back to the main room. The TV

brought a pulse pillow and asked Phoebe to extend

her pulse. After a while, he asked her to switch hands. After checking her pulse, Liam asked, "Do