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.

like a statue. After a while, she finally moved and walked to

all this chaos, you can still sleep. I don't know if I should be

The nurse moved Evelyn to a regular room

Phoebe and Theodore stood by the

stay with you,"

cold for hours, and freaked out when Evelyn fainted. He couldn't just leave her alone. Phoebe turned to

"Phoebe!" Theodore frowned.

him. "Mr. Reynolds, I really don't need you.

Theodore stayed silent.

her. She looked worn out, her eyes red and

noticed earlier when he took the papers from her that she

out and slapped his hand on her forehead. His palm was burning hot. Phoebe jerked

then opened 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

his hand away, but she was so weak it

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

pulled her into his arms

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

the ward to the nurse's station, grabbed a fever

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

be here.

sweet as ever, with a faint fragrance that

arms, his eyes filled with deep affection. "We'll talk about everything once you're

resist Theodore's tenderness,

have gone to that