Forbidden Passion

Chapter 686 Hating Her

The black Maybach pulled up outside the pet hospital, taking up half the block. Phoebe stepped out, cradling Ollie, while Theodore gave her bag a quick glance before following her.

At the entrance, Phoebe tilted her head and asked, "You never thought about changing Ollie's pet hospital?"

This was the same place they used to come to, and even the receptionist, Trinity Price, was still there. It felt like nothing had changed.

Theodore shrugged, "Nope, let's head in."

He held the glass door open, waiting for Phoebe to carry Ollie inside before he followed. Trinity greeted them with a big smile at the front desk.

"Mrs. Reynolds, it's been ages! Mr. Reynolds said you've been swamped with work and traveling all the time. You look thinner; make sure to take care of yourself," Trinity said, sounding like she was catching up with an old friend. Phoebe was caught off guard.

She shot a quick glance at Theodore, thinking, 'We're divorced, so why did he tell Trinity I was on a business trip?'

Theodore stayed cool, "We're here for Ollie's vaccination and a full check-up."

"Got it, I'll get the paperwork ready." Trinity quickly sorted the paperwork and led them to the check-up area.

The pet doctor, Piper Flores, knew Theodore well. He'd been bringing Ollie alone for the past few years, looking pretty lonely.

Piper had heard from colleagues that Theodore and Phoebe used to come together, but Phoebe had been away for the past two years, so Theodore came alone.

Seeing Phoebe now, Piper immediately guessed who she was. "Mrs. Reynolds, you're finally back from Caneda."

at Piper,

it must be for a young couple to be apart, but he said it wasn't. Mrs. Reynolds, Mr. Reynolds really loves you," Piper said, taking

mix of emotions. Theodore and Ollie made it seem like she hadn't been divorced but just away

but seeing Ollie's anxious

saying, "I'm not leaving; I'll be

up in Piper's arms, letting her carry it into the examination

had transparent glass, so

that freaked out with unfamiliar instruments, Ollie lay

wandered around the hospital. In a nearby cage, a

did you tell them I was just on a business trip

He admitted to himself that he had a selfish reason for bringing Phoebe to

had been out of Ollie's life for almost three years.

no different from going on a business trip. The important thing is, you're back,"

She couldn't meet Theodore's gaze

Ollie need a check-up every year?"

Ollie got really sick. The doctor

now,"

remembered that night vividly. Ollie had fallen ill in the middle of the night, and Theodore had rushed him to several pet hospitals. They all shook their heads, saying it was hopeless when they saw Ollie foaming at the mouth. Theodore didn't give up

on Ollie. It felt

smoking half a pack of cigarettes before shakily picking up his phone and dialing the number he knew by heart but never dared

the other end of the phone emitted the cold, mechanical voice of

you have dialed is no longer in service." His

hatred for her started at