Forbidden Passion

Chapter 561 Visiting

Phoebe jolted awake to a gut-wrenching scream. She shot up from the couch, still groggy, but her body was on autopilot, racing towards the noise. She banged her leg on the coffee table but didn't give a damn, limping as she rushed in.

Theodore stood there, looking lost, while Evelyn was on the bed, face buried in the blanket, sobbing like the world was ending.

Pain flashed in Phoebe's eyes. She stormed over and yanked Theodore away. "What the hell did you say to my mom?"

Phoebe's face was a mix of anger and accusation.

Theodore looked down at her, his voice steady. "I just told her the truth."

Phoebe's glare could've melted steel. "Mr. Reynolds, get out. None of us want you here right now."

Theodore frowned. "Phoebe."

"Do I need to drag you out myself?" Phoebe turned her head, giving him the cold shoulder. She knew she was being unreasonable.

But every time she saw Theodore, it reminded her that Donovan was gone. She couldn't help but blame him.

Theodore stared at her for a long moment, then looked away and left without a word.

As the door clicked shut, Phoebe swayed and sat by the bed, looking at the heartbroken Evelyn. "Cry if you need to."

Evelyn lifted her head, eyes full of despair. "Phoebe, this can't be true, right? How could Donovan be dead?"

her fists and looked

"No, this can't be true. Why did this happen?

beside her until Evelyn's sobs finally subsided. Evelyn hoarsely asked, "Is

glimmer of hope within them. It felt like something was stuck in her throat. After a long pause, Phoebe finally managed

in grief. "Your father was lost at sea years ago, and we

take care of you in Donovan's place. Please don't be too sad." Evelyn wiped away her tears and pulled away from Phoebe's embrace. She gently touched the five finger marks

her hand and said, "Phoebe, I'm sorry. I shouldn't have hit you. Donovan is

in Phoebe's eyes. She took a deep breath. "I'm fine. If it makes you feel better, you can hit me as

upset me?" Evelyn

always favored Donovan, but that didn't mean she didn't love Phoebe. She held Phoebe's hand. "Don't let yourself suffer like this anymore. You're all I have left." Phoebe lowered her head, tears streaming

sweet child," Evelyn said through her tears. "Donovan was

both of

room, Theodore leaned against the wall, listening to the cries

he could, he wouldn't want Phoebe to shed a single

death, no matter his status or wealth,

to grow would result in his death, he would never have done it. Because any problem that money could solve was not a problem

had turned gray overnight. Her face

to get out of bed to greet them, but Taylor quickly walked over and held her down. "Don't move, Evelyn. We're just here to see

and helpless as she had been in the morning. She sat back down and said, "It's truly gracious of you to visit me in person. Phoebe, get Brandon and Taylor some water."

some chairs, and after Brandon and Taylor sat down, she went

no need for tea, Phoebe. You sit down too. You look so worn out.

burned, and she shook her head. "I'm

know. We're family, and we should help each other." Taylor held Evelyn's hand. Seeing Evelyn's sorrowful expression, Taylor,