Forbidden Passion

Chapter 596 Keeping Him Out of Her Heart

Evelyn stared at her empty palm, totally confused for a sec, then glanced at Phoebe's pale but stubborn face. She sighed, "Girl, why you gotta be so hard on yourself?" Phoebe turned away, burying her face in the pillow, her defiance even more obvious.

Evelyn took a deep breath, tearing her eyes away from Phoebe. Deciding not to lecture her anymore, she opened the thermos, "You haven't eaten in days. Doc said you can only have some liquid food now. I made you some soup. Get up and have a little."

Phoebe lay still, pretending to be asleep.

Evelyn frowned, opened the thermos, and poured a bowl of soup. She turned to look at Phoebe, who was still lying motionless on the bed. "Phoebe, don't just lie there. Sit up, and I'll feed you."

Phoebe yanked the blanket over her head, totally refusing.

"You!" Evelyn fumed, her temples throbbing with anger. She always thought Phoebe was super stubborn. When she was in a good mood, she was easy to talk to, but when she was upset, she wouldn't listen to anyone.

Theodore came in from outside, hearing Evelyn scolding Phoebe and seeing Phoebe hiding under the blanket. He quickly walked over.

Theodore spoke, "Mom, let me handle this."

He took the bowl from Evelyn's hand and gently placed it back on the bedside table. He said, "You go home first today. I'll stay here with her." Evelyn looked at Phoebe. Maybe she was getting old and losing patience. Seeing Phoebe throw a tantrum made her angry.

Evelyn said, "Theodore, please take care of Phoebe. I haven't been feeling well lately. With Donovan just gone, and now Phoebe in trouble..." Theodore's hand tightened at his side. Whether it was Donovan's accident or Phoebe's kidnapping, he felt an inescapable responsibility.

Theodore comforted, "Mom, don't worry. I'll take good care of Phoebe and make sure she doesn't go hungry."

"Alright, I'll head home then." Evelyn picked up her bag and looked at Phoebe, who was still hiding under the blanket. "Phoebe, no matter how much others try to persuade you, if you don't want to think things through yourself, it's useless. Think about what I said."

Phoebe didn't respond.

exhausted, left

stood by the bed, looking at Phoebe curled up under the blanket,

day, this unease had followed him like a shadow. Even though Phoebe was right in front of him, within reach, he felt he had already

realization made Theodore's heart

will nag you anymore." Theodore's

remained still

slightly, his head almost touching the blanket. He said in a suppressed tone, "Isn't it stuffy under there? If you don't want to see me, I'll leave. Just get up and eat something, okay?" This sentence almost left a gaping hole

the reality

off. He continued, "The soup is getting cold. Come out

to leave Phoebe, he forced himself to walk out

curled up under the blanket, smelled the bitter scent of medicine. She heard the footsteps gradually fade away,

for a long time, making sure she was alone in

her back hurt terribly. Even the simple act of sitting up made her break out in a cold

She slowly turned her head to look at the bowl

distance, contemplating whether, given her current injuries, she would reach the soup bowl first

knock on the door. Phoebe

tall figure stood at the door, his expression cautious. "I suddenly remembered the bowl is too far for you to reach. I'll bring it to you and then leave, okay?" Phoebe's gaze fell to the floor.

soup, his eyes falling on the wide sleeve of her hospital gown. The deep purple marks

Phoebe hanging silently from

"You're seriously injured. Let me feed

Phoebe didn't respond.

cool it down, and brought it to Phoebe's lips. The next second, Phoebe slapped the spoon away. The soup splashed on the bed,

up at Phoebe. She was trembling, her face pale, and