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.

a statue. After a while, she finally moved and

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

and came back. The nurse moved Evelyn to

Theodore stood by the bed. She said, "My mom's fine. You can

stay with

had been running around all day, walked in the cold for hours, and freaked out when Evelyn fainted. He couldn't

"Phoebe!" Theodore frowned.

up at him. "Mr. Reynolds, I really don't need you. Just let

Theodore stayed silent.

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

took the papers from

Phoebe jerked her head away in less than a second. She turned her back

eyes, 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

push his hand away, but she was so weak

your husband. If I don't

into his arms and walked towards

force. Theodore's heart ached as

the nurse's station, grabbed a fever patch, and

and gently brushed aside her bangs to place it on her forehead.

for a bit. I'll be here. Nothing's gonna

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

with deep affection. "We'll talk about

down Phoebe's cheeks. She couldn't resist Theodore's tenderness, even though

have gone to