Forbidden Passion

Chapter 576 Do You Have Any Shame Left?

The sobbing in his arms finally started to chill out. Theodore gently lifted Phoebe's face, noticing her eyes all puffy from crying. He leaned in and kissed away the tears at the corners of her eyes. At the garden entrance, someone was sneaking a peek, probably drawn by the noise.

A shadow flickered, and Theodore pulled back from Phoebe's face. He turned to see Riley standing at the entrance.

"Theodore, is Phoebe crying?" Riley asked.

The whole family knew about Donovan's sudden death, leaving Riley deep in thought about how fragile life is.

No wonder young folks these days were always yelling about living in the moment. You never knew if tomorrow or an accident would come first.

Theodore knew Phoebe was in no shape to deal with the family dinner. Going in would just mean fake smiles, and he couldn't stand to see her like that.

"Riley, tell my mom I'm taking Phoebe home," Theodore said.

Riley got it. Watching Theodore carry Phoebe out of the garden, she said, "Okay, I'll let Mrs. Taylor Reynolds know. They'll understand."

Theodore carried Phoebe toward the parking lot. After a few steps, car headlights lit up the path, stopping in front of the fountain.

The car door opened, and a man and a woman stepped out. The guy was using a cane. Who else but Bishop?

Theodore froze, staring hard at Marlowe and Bishop, his muscles tensing. Phoebe sensed his unease and looked up, squinting at the two. Phoebe's eyes were still misty from crying. It wasn't until they got closer that she recognized Marlowe and Bishop.

What were

shot a cold look at Marlowe and Bishop, his voice sharp, "This isn't your place. Riley, show them out." Marlowe was scared of Theodore. She glanced away and leaned closer to Bishop, clearly looking for

as Theodore but lacked his imposing presence. Still, he straightened up and said, "I heard

Theodore snapped. He looked at Bishop in disbelief. Brandon had never mentioned anything about accepting Bishop back into the family, yet

Theodore's anger. She struggled to get out of his arms, and as soon as her feet hit the ground, she

coming out of the villa. Seeing the

the group, still clueless about what

the others. He looked at Marlowe and Bishop, "Who let you in

when she saw Brandon. Facing the group, they seemed outnumbered and vulnerable. "Brandon," Marlowe said, looking all

he totally ghosted them, treating Marlowe and Bishop like they didn't exist. Brandon shot a look of pure annoyance at Marlowe and Bishop. "Who let

butler stepped up right away and said, all formal, "Ms. Black,

by the Reynolds family. How could we not come

Brandon said, waving his hand like he was

darkening. He sneered, "Dad, I'm still your son. It's pretty heartless of you to

time, you almost gave my dad a stroke. I haven't even dealt with you for that, and now you have the nerve to show

mouth," Christopher roared, punching Bishop in the face. Bishop dropped his cane, and the two

security. Marlowe, you took my money back then and swore never to show your face to Brandon again. What are

eyes filled with fear, said, "I had no choice back

punching each other. Phoebe watched in horror, wanting to step in but was