Forbidden Passion

Chapter 457 Applying Frostbite Ointment for Her

On the final day, a biting cold gripped the surroundings. The icy north wind howled fiercely, sending shivers down everyone's spine. By the time conveyor team finished delivering the supplies, darkness had already descended. This village was close to Arotic Village, a popular tourist spot known for its winter auroras. The employees of the Reynolds Group were set up in a fancy hot spring hotel there, a big upgrade from the previous guesthouse. Everyone was excited, including Phoebe.

After getting her room key, she dragged her luggage into the elevator, hearing everyone talk about exploring Arotic Village and buying local goodies.

Kristoff, standing next to Phoebe, noticed her lack of enthusiasm and asked, "Ms. Ziegler, aren't you going to check out the church?"

Phoebe, still wearing her gloves, felt even itchier from the heat. She shook her head. "I'm too tired these past two days. I'll just rest in the hotel. You guys go ahead and have fun."

Kristoff seemed a bit disappointed. "There are also some local specialties here. You can buy some to take back for your families and friends."

Phoebe smiled, and Kristoff got the hint. He didn't push further. The elevator soon reached the second floor, where the employees staying there took their luggage and left.

The elevator continued upward. Phoebe's room was the last one in the hallway on the third floor, offering a wide view. From the floor-to-ceiling window, the world outside looked like a frozen painting. Phoebe placed her suitcase aside and took off her gloves. She looked at her swollen, itchy hands.

She rubbed her hands until they turned red, then went to the shower room and put her hands under the hot water.

While she was rinsing, the door suddenly opened. Phoebe was startled, thinking she was hallucinating. She turned off the faucet and heard footsteps outside.

Her heart tightened, and she quickly peeked out, only to meet Theodore's gaze.

They stared at each other in silence for a moment before Phoebe looked away first, her tone sour. "Didn't you go to the church with Miss Morris?"

Earlier in the elevator, Phoebe heard someone ask Violet where she was going. In a shy tone, Violet said she was going to the church with an invitation from Theodore. Phoebe thought Theodore wouldn't be back tonight and would spend the night with Violet after visiting the church.

Theodore's gaze shifted to Phoebe's swollen fingers. He frowned. "Did you get frostbite on your hands?"

quickly hid her hands behind her back, but Theodore grabbed them

frostbite? Why didn't you say anything?" Theodore frowned deeply, glaring

back and said with resentment, "Why should I say that? I don't want to use this to gain

you think telling me about your frostbite is seeking

lip and said

and left the room,

to the room. She sat on the bed, staring out the floor-to-ceiling window. After a while, the door creaked open once more. Phoebe turned around to find Theodore closing it behind him as he entered.

the mattress sink a bit. He took

a blob of white ointment on her swollen fingers, feeling cool and

spread the ointment, gently pressing her fingers. Phoebe, feeling ticklish, tried to pull her hand back. Theodore pressed

Phoebe gasped.

eyebrow.

avoiding the sight of

"Then why

Phoebe was speechless.

hers, spreading the

thought they had never been this close, even when

saw her red ears. His

looked at

touched her earlobe, and a wave of heat spread from the sensitive

are so red. What are you thinking

who had a subtle smile playing in his eyes. She was utterly stunned. Theodore's smile was genuinely beautiful. Just seeing him smile made

couldn't help but smile,