Forbidden Passion

Chapter 549 Involvement

The car rolled into the hospital lot, and Phoebe and Evelyn made a beeline for the ICU to check on Brandon.

Surprisingly, Brandon looked pretty good. He was in high spirits, his face glowing like he had just come back from a vacation. Not your typical patient vibe at all. But Taylor? She looked like she'd been through the wringer.

The Reynolds family had been dealing with a ton of drama lately, especially with the whole switched-at-birth mess. Taylor looked worn out, like she'd aged a decade in just a few days. When Evelyn saw Taylor, she almost didn't recognize her.

In just a couple of days, Taylor had aged ten years. Time had left its marks on her mercilessly, making her look quite pitiable.

"Evelyn is here, come in and have a seat," Taylor stood up to greet her.

Evelyn quickly walked over, placing the fruit she brought on the table. Approaching the bed, she couldn't help but feel the strong aura of authority that Brandon exuded, even in his illness, making it hard to look him in the eye. Evelyn exchanged a few pleasantries, but talking to Brandon made her feel very uneasy. She didn't stay in the ward for long before coming out.

Taylor saw her out, "Evelyn, let Phoebe take you home. Phoebe, make sure Evelyn gets home safely, okay?"

"I got it, Mom. I'll be back in a bit," Phoebe nodded.

Taylor patted her hand, "No need, you have work tomorrow. There are caregivers on night duty here, so you don't need to worry. Go home and rest."

Phoebe didn't insist further, reminding Taylor to take care of herself, and then she and Evelyn got into the elevator.

The elevator descended to the floor where Grace's ward was located. Phoebe said, "Mom, I'm going to see a friend. It'll just take a few minutes, then I'll take you home."

"Which friend? Is it Cindy? I'll go with you," Evelyn asked.

to be alone. She was busy with several tutoring jobs and earning scholarships, leaving

was Phoebe's only friend, so when Evelyn heard Phoebe say she was visiting a friend, she instinctively thought it was Cindy.

along, probably fearing her friend would feel

open the door to the ward Phoebe had just entered and rushed in. Phoebe had barely said a few words to Grace when the door behind her was kicked open. She turned

front of Grace, watching Madison warily, "Madison, what are you

angrier.

you ruined me!

shield her face. Madison's punch landed on her arm, numbing it. She pushed

a few steps but lunged

spoke, "Madison, what

in bed, unable to move. She wanted to get up and help Phoebe but was in so much pain that she was

out of her mind, lunged at Phoebe, knocking her onto the hospital bed and gripping her neck like a maniac. "I'm gonna kill you. If I can't live, neither can you," she screamed, eyes blazing with fury. Phoebe's waist slammed

in horror as Madison strangled Phoebe. She fumbled to press the call button by

ease up. The hands choking

back while cursing up a

them apart. A cold, stern voice came from the doorway, "Madison, knock

the room froze, staring at Theodore

back to Phoebe's side, anxiously

held her neck, her throat still sore, "Yeah,

Phoebe, then locked eyes with Madison, "Look at yourself. Come out

but didn't dare defy Theodore. She grabbed

She quickly pressed the call button to get a nurse to check on

I'm so sorry. This is all my fault. Even if she