Forbidden Passion

Chapter 560 You Only Appreciate When You Lose

Phoebe and Theodore's eyes locked for a split second before Theodore glanced away to check the road. Once he saw it was clear, he turned back. But this time, all he got was the cold shoulder-literally, just the back of Phoebe's head.

The ambulance rolled up to Horizon Wellness Hospital, and the medics hustled Evelyn onto a gurney, rushing her inside.

Phoebe trailed behind, watching as they wheeled Evelyn into a room packed with medical gear and started examining her, all calm and collected. Standing just outside the door, Phoebe couldn't tear her eyes away from the scene.

Her heart was pounding like a drum. She had no clue how long she stood there until a doctor came up to her. "Are you family?" the doctor asked. Phoebe snapped to attention. "Yeah, I'm her daughter."

"We did a full check-up. She's just super exhausted, which messed up her sleep. She's out cold now. We'll see if anything else pops up when she wakes," the doctor explained. Phoebe's eyes went wide. "Wait, so she didn't pass out from stress? She just... fell asleep?"

The doctor, seeing her shock, nodded. "Yep, that's the deal right now."

Phoebe was at a loss for words.

She nodded, feeling like she didn't know whether to laugh or cry. "Got it. Should I get her admitted?"

"If you're worried, that's probably best," the doctor replied.

Phoebe glanced at Evelyn lying there, pinched the bridge of her nose, and said, "Alright, get the paperwork ready. I'll handle the fees."

The doctor quickly got the admission papers ready, and a nurse led Phoebe to complete the process. But then, a big hand snatched the documents from her.

Phoebe looked up to see a travel-worn Theodore. He was still in the coat from earlier, looking cool but clearly tired.

"I got this. You wait here," Theodore said, signaling the nurse to lead the way.

walk away, standing there like a statue. After a while,

"With all this chaos, you can still sleep. I

and came back. The nurse moved Evelyn to a regular room upstairs and left after

super quiet. Phoebe and Theodore stood by the bed. She said, "My mom's fine.

stay with you,"

the cold for hours, and freaked out when Evelyn fainted. He couldn't just leave her alone. Phoebe turned to him, looking determined. "I

"Phoebe!" Theodore frowned.

looked up at him. "Mr. Reynolds, I really

Theodore stayed silent.

clenched his fists, watching her. She looked worn out, her eyes red and

the papers from her that

palm was burning hot. Phoebe jerked her head away in less than a second. She turned her

them again. Phoebe's resistance to his touch and help made him feel powerless, a pain that was gut-wrenching. He grabbed her shoulders, spinning her around to face him. "Phoebe,

don't need your concern," Phoebe tried to push his hand away, but she was so weak it felt like a gentle nudge, no threat at

his anger, Theodore said, "I'm your husband. If I don't care for you, who will? Sit

her into his arms

seemed like it would snap with a little force. Theodore's heart ached as he quickly reached the sofa

the nurse's station, grabbed a

patch, and gently brushed aside her bangs to place it on her forehead. He looked down at Phoebe, who obediently closed her

I'll be here. Nothing's gonna happen,"

her lips. Her soft lips were as sweet as ever, with a faint fragrance that he found intoxicating. "Don't

with deep affection.

resist Theodore's tenderness, even though she resented him for pushing

it weren't for the fifteen-day deadline, Donovan wouldn't have gone