Forbidden Passion

Chapter 471 Madison Frames Phoebe

Phoebe was clinging to Theodore like he was her lifeline. Her limbs, all stiff and numb, were finally getting some feeling back, and tears were just streaming down her face. "Theodore, I hit someone," Phoebe blurted out.

Theodore could feel her shaking like a leaf. He kept rubbing her back, trying to calm her down. "Hey, it's alright. I'll take care of it. Don't freak out."

Phoebe shut her eyes, tears still flowing. "I didn't see him. He just jumped out of nowhere. I swear, I didn't mean to."

Ingrid overheard and lost it. "What? You hit my son and now you're blaming him for not following traffic rules?"

Theodore shot her a sharp look and said in a low voice, "The traffic cops will sort it out. Lawton, go find out what's up." Lawton took off in a hurry.

Ingrid, clearly rattled by Theodore, stood nearby, anxiously eyeing the green light above the operating room.

Time dragged on. Theodore helped Phoebe sit on a bench and tried to wipe the dried blood off her hands with a tissue.

However, the blood was stubbornly caked on, refusing to budge. Phoebe hid her hands behind her back, not wanting Theodore to see the mess. "It's fine," she muttered. "I'll take you to wash up," Theodore said, helping her to her feet and guiding her to the restroom.

Ingrid and her husband Yannick Navarro quickly blocked their path, glaring suspiciously. "Where do you think you're going? Trying to make a run for it?"

Theodore frowned. "I'm Theodore Reynolds, CEO of the Reynolds Group. We're not running."

Ingrid and Yannick exchanged looks. They knew the Reynolds Group. If their son Quimby Navarro was seriously hurt, making Phoebe pay would be tough.

restroom, washed the blood off her hands, and handed her a tissue to

lawyers. It'll be fine." Theodore took off his coat and draped it over her shoulders, his heart aching

their way back to the emergency room, they found Ingrid and Yannick already seated on the bench. The relief on

traffic police. He'll explain what happened." Lawton stood next to

up and rushed over to the cop. Ingrid's voice was shrill. "Officer, was

all said Ms. Ziegler was driving normally. Your son Quimby didn't follow traffic rules and jumped out from the roadside. It's on him. But since Ms. Ziegler didn't brake in time, she has to cover

Quimby

"If you don't believe me, you can come with us and review the

Reynolds Group. You must've been bribed. Surveillance can be faked, witnesses can be bought.

at Ingrid, clearly exasperated. "Mrs. Navarro, that's how it went down." Hearing the cop's verdict, Phoebe finally felt a bit of relief. She glanced up at

"It's not your fault.

the emergency room, her voice shaky.

do their best. Don't stress. You were driving slow. He'll pull through." Theodore gently

a nurse come out to scold her. Yannick had

felt like forever, the light in the emergency room finally went out, and the doctor came out. Phoebe

spleen, broken ribs, a busted forearm, and

you say it's not

doctor frowned but didn't argue. He nodded at

over, seeing Quimby all bruised and swollen. She started crying loudly again, "Quimby, you were fine when you left

Navarro, watch your mouth," Lawton snapped, unable to hold

"I said