Forbidden Passion

Chapter 572 I Just Don't Want to See You

Phoebe yanked her hand back, wincing, and shot Evelyn a dirty look. "Why'd you hit me?"

Evelyn gave her a stern glare, then turned to Theodore with a forced smile, "Stop hogging the food, get some for Theodore, too." "He's got hands, doesn't he?" Phoebe snapped back.

Evelyn just stared, speechless.

Under the table, Evelyn kicked Phoebe and gave her a look. Phoebe, super annoyed, thought Theodore was a jerk for using Evelyn to boss her around. Fuming, Phoebe grabbed the plate and dumped a heap of endive onto Theodore's plate. She knew he hated endive and wanted to see him choke it down. Theodore raised an eyebrow, catching her trick of rebellion. Even if it was poison, he'd still eat it if it came from Phoebe.

He shoved the endive into his mouth, the bitter taste spreading, and chewed like a robot.

Evelyn chimed in, "Phoebe, don't just give Theodore endive. There's chicken and fish. I make a mean grilled fish. Donovan loved it."

Mentioning Donovan made the room go silent.

Phoebe buried her head in her food, ignoring Theodore next to her. She couldn't believe he had the guts to show up.

Did Theodore feel no guilt at all facing Evelyn?

The meal was a drag. After dinner, Evelyn said it was late and they should head home since they had work the next day.

so she grabbed her

as they left, Phoebe

was she going back to Imperial Apartment to

go home." Phoebe tried to pull away but couldn't. Theodore tightened his grip, pulling her close. His breath was hot on her

his abs, glaring, "Mr. Reynolds, Donovan just died. You think I can forget

told you, it wasn't on

if it wasn't intentional, you still

payback for Donovan. I just don't want to see you." Phoebe couldn't bring herself to hurt Theodore, but she could at least stay away from him. Theodore's eyes

Phoebe stayed silent.

about Donovan. If I hadn't used him as bait, he wouldn't have had that accident. But don't think you can use this to ditch me. I won't let it happen!"

"Phoebe!"

from my Ziegler family isn't enough? You wanna see us completely ruined?" Phoebe's voice was icy, each word cutting into Theodore's heart. Theodore's intense gaze made Phoebe uneasy. His fingers dug into

let go, turned around, and walked away without a word, leaving Phoebe in the freezing

a deep breath. She staggered back a few steps, leaning against a

she stood there, shivering. When she was thoroughly chilled, she picked up her

about Cindy and

and decided to crash

the cold wind outside. A smug smile crept onto