Forbidden Passion

Chapter 647 Using Gratitude as Leverage

On her way, Phoebe got a call from Evelyn, asking when she'd be home and if she needed dinner. "I'll be back late, no need to cook for me," she said.

"Why are you working overtime again?" Evelyn grumbled.

Since Phoebe got back to Kedora, her chances of making it home for dinner on time were slim to none, which got Evelyn worked up.

Phoebe was chilling in the back seat, scrolling through her tablet while chatting with Evelyn. "Taylor dropped by the office today, mentioned Sarah's sick and in the hospital. She wants me to visit." Evelyn huffed, "You're divorced already, stop dragging things out."

Phoebe's fingers froze on the tablet, a pang hitting her chest. She stayed quiet for a sec before speaking again. "Sarah was really good to me when I was with the Reynolds family. Not visiting her when she's sick would be cold." "Phoebe, do you really think Taylor just wants you to visit Sarah and not set up a meet with Theodore?" Evelyn asked.

Phoebe tried to soothe her, "Mom, you're overthinking it."

She hadn't told Evelyn about almost getting stabbed at the hospital last night, or that Theodore had taken the hit for her. Otherwise, Evelyn would definitely be singing a different tune.

"Fine, I don't want to stress over your stuff. Just think it over," Evelyn said, then added, "If you're visiting Sarah in the hospital, you should bring a small gift."

"I know," Phoebe replied.

After hanging up, Phoebe rubbed her temples and put the tablet aside. Guadalupe glanced at the rearview mirror. "Ms. Ziegler, we're almost at the hospital." "Okay."

The car pulled into the hospital parking lot. Phoebe got out with a few nutritional supplements, and a gust of hot wind hit her as she stepped out, making her sneeze.

Phoebe was stopped at the nurse's station. After registering

suite at the end of the hallway. Phoebe stood at the

and pushed

only to see Theodore lying on the bed instead. Theodore was

Phoebe stood frozen.

catch her off guard and make her think she genuinely wanted her to visit Sarah. Phoebe was still

taking the caregiver with him and

it was

Theodore said

this coming. A trace of panic crossed her mind, and she blurted out, "Uh, looks like I

were labeled for the elderly. His eyes darkened. "Yeah, I'm not

was at a loss

box of premium supplements on the bedside table, her tone sympathetic. "You might not need the others, but this one's for brain health. You should

the wrong room today, were you not planning to visit me?" Phoebe lowered her eyes. "There are plenty of people who want to visit Mr. Reynolds. One less won't make

sneered, "Were they the ones

no heart." She was at a loss for words. After a long silence, she finally spoke. "What do you want,

buy you something," Phoebe

accusation. "Food from outside isn't sanitary. My body is weak, and my

and interrupted him, "When did you become so

yesterday and lost a lot of blood. It's fine, I can eat food from outside," Theodore said, lowering his eyes. He quickly added, "Really, my stomach shouldn't be

Theodore's attitude were as strong and nasty as before, Phoebe would have walked away without looking back. But