Forbidden Passion

Chapter 658 Stubborn Theodore

Phoebe stared at the scene, totally floored. It hit her that Theodore had baited her into the house just to witness this mess.

She was shocked alright, but so what?

Phoebe quickly pulled herself together, scooped up Ollie, and plopped him into his cat bed. Ollie stretched, rolled over, and went back to snoozing. Grace was right next to her, hands on her knees, whispering, "Phoebe, this kitten is as cute as a baby."

Phoebe shot her a cold look, "Not scared anymore, huh?"

Grace awkwardly scratched her nose, "I am, Phoebe. Got scratched by a cat when I was a kid. Furry animals freak me out."

Phoebe stood up just as the family doc, Javier Vargas, walked in with his medical bag. Theodore was already lounging on the couch somehow.

Javier rushed in, greeted Phoebe and Grace, then turned to the pale Theodore on the couch. "Mr. Reynolds."

Theodore had been acting tough, probably making his wound worse. Now he was dizzy and couldn't focus.

Theodore looked at the doc, all dazed, and mumbled, "Mm-hmm."

Javier saw the cold sweat on Theodore's forehead. The guy was in serious pain but still trying to act tough on the couch.

Theodore's face was flushed. Javier got serious, "Mr. Reynolds, you've got a 104-degree fever. You need to lie down." "I'm fine." Theodore sat there, stiff as a board.

His legs were so weak that if he stood up, he'd probably collapse. No way was he gonna embarrass himself in front of Phoebe.

and frowned. Seeing Theodore still acting

lie down,"

at her, looking fragile but still stubborn, "This is my house. I'll sit

him, reminded of her three kids when they acted up,

gritted her teeth,

both angry

it easier to spill the truth. After shouting, Theodore finally let out the feelings he'd

back. Afraid I'd bug you? Well, I won't. I've got plenty of women around; I don't need

and Grace exchanged a look, thinking they should bail. Otherwise, Theodore might

soft-hearted, but hearing Theodore, her heart turned

downhill fast. She quickly said, "Theodore, let the

eyes locked on her, "of course, but you won't find anyone better

felt like she must've lost her mind tonight. She should've left the moment she walked in instead of standing here, getting humiliated. "Mr. Reynolds, you should worry more about yourself. You're already in your thirties and out of breath just talking. Save your energy and stop making a fool of yourself." "You!" Theodore almost passed out from rage. Did Phoebe just call

shivered. Should she even be hearing

smug, "What's your problem? If you're not happy,

you wait. When I

you so spirited, you must be

that, Phoebe walked around the

his wheezing, he was pretty ticked

Phoebe's straight back finally

two years, being pregnant and giving birth, hadn't been as draining as spending a few minutes with Theodore. This

risking her life to gently pat Theodore's

a cup of warm water.