Forbidden Passion

Chapter 559 Pain

Theodore glared at Phoebe, his heart practically on fire. She thought he offed Donovan, and that stung worse than her morning jabs. He got it-Donovan just bit the dust, and Phoebe was losing it, lashing out at anyone in her path.

But understanding it didn't make it hurt any less.

Did Phoebe really think he was that low?

He sighed, "Phoebe, I know you're messed up right now. Say whatever you want, I won't snap. Let's just head back."

Phoebe turned away, the night breeze tossing her hair around, making her look all fragile and lost. "I need to go to Golden Apartment." Evelyn still had no clue about Donovan.

The thought of breaking the news to Evelyn made her heart ache. If she couldn't handle it, how would Evelyn?

Without another word, Phoebe started walking off.

Theodore grabbed her wrist, pulling her back. "I'll take you to Golden Apartment."

"No, I got this." Phoebe slipped out of his grip and slowly walked into the night.

Theodore just stood there, hands hanging, watching her fade into the darkness, feeling a gnawing unease.

He had a gut feeling Donovan's death had driven a wedge between him and Phoebe that couldn't be fixed.

Pulling out his phone, he called Lawton. "Lawton, dig into everyone Donovan met after he got back to Kedora, and every place he hit up before the accident. I need every detail."

"Got it."

busy street. The night wind was freezing, cutting through her

She was scared to face Evelyn, scared to break the news about Donovan. She wanted to put it off as long as

an end. After four hours of walking, she stood at the entrance of Golden Apartment, knowing she couldn't dodge it any

and a night since Donovan's accident. She couldn't keep it from Evelyn

her hand to knock, but the door swung

froze. Then, noticing her bedraggled

Phoebe's hand, feeling

like ice! And your clothes are soaked. Why didn't you

in a blanket. "You

over her. Evelyn went to the kitchen, poured a cup of hot water, and handed it to her. "Hold this, warm up

lowered her head, her eyes welling up, tears

get so annoyed with Evelyn's nagging, but now it was the sweetest

on the floor in front of Phoebe, Evelyn's voice softened. "Phoebe, why are you crying? Did Theodore mess

Phoebe shook her head.

a tissue. "Come on, don't cry.

whimpered and then just lost it,

from crying so hard. Worried the hot water might spill and burn her, she quickly took the cup and set it on

crying like a little kid, Evelyn leaned over and hugged her, gently patting her

voice got, the more Phoebe's heart broke. She clung to Evelyn, sobbing. "Mom,

a loud ringing in her ears. She pushed Phoebe

the sea. The cops only found his car, not him. They said he's dead." Evelyn slapped Phoebe, turning her head to the side. She jumped

from the slap, burning with pain, but she felt