Forbidden Passion

Chapter 702 Mr. Reynolds Wants to See You

Phoebe's face was streaked with tears as she watched Evelyn come closer. Evelyn quickly set Hubert and Boris on the bed, gently calming them down.

Phoebe sat by the bed, holding Noomi, feeling a wave of sadness she couldn't quite explain.

Luckily, after a bit of crying, the kids dozed off in Evelyn's arms. Evelyn tucked them in with a small blanket, then noticed Phoebe was soaked and led her out of the master bedroom.

Evelyn took Phoebe to her room, grabbed a hairdryer, and started drying Phoebe's hair. Phoebe just sat there, like a lifeless doll.

When the buzzing stopped, Evelyn put the hairdryer on the nightstand and looked at Phoebe with concern. "Phoebe, what's going on?"

"I had a nightmare," Phoebe said wearily, lying back on the bed and staring blankly at the ceiling light.

Evelyn, worried the light might hurt her eyes, turned off the main light and switched on the bedside lamp. "What did you dream about?" she asked gently.

"I dreamed I was kidnapped," Phoebe said, curling up a bit like she was seeking comfort.

Evelyn was shocked, remembering how Phoebe had struggled with postpartum depression after having the kids. Back then, Phoebe couldn't sleep and always felt like someone was trying to take her children away. Evelyn leaned in and hugged Phoebe, gently rubbing her back. "It's all in the past. Try not to think about it too much."

Phoebe's eyes were distant as she said, "I've been back for so long and never dreamed about it. I don't know why it happened tonight."

"You must be really tired lately," Evelyn said, then hesitated before asking, "Phoebe, should we call your therapist?"

Phoebe's postpartum depression had gotten better with therapy, and Evelyn trusted that therapist.

"No need, I'm fine," Phoebe said, not wanting Evelyn to see her as a patient. She wasn't the same person she used to be.

kids' sake, Phoebe wouldn't let herself fall

too comfortable with Theodore's kindness, or she might end up repeating

Phoebe's determination, Evelyn didn't push her to see a doctor.

resting her head on Evelyn's belly with a

Phoebe a firm pat on the back. "You're miserable,

bit hurt. "I miss Donovan and Dad.

in sharply. "It's the middle of the night. Do you want to wake everyone up? Go back, or you'll wake Hubert,

the hallway for a bit until

wrong thing, and Evelyn

had a headache and needed more sleep. Pamela was downstairs playing with the kids. Feeling guilty, Phoebe checked on Evelyn before heading to work. The room

there for a moment,

over right away. After hanging up, Phoebe headed to the kitchen to make breakfast. A

house shoes, and Hubert, Boris, and Noomi eagerly ran

and then you can eat,"

three kids happily dashed to the bathroom, which had a small sink just

the kitchen and saw Phoebe frying

a fight with Evelyn? You

how tough it was for her to take care of the

it was likely

and mentioned Donovan and my dad in front of my mom. It probably upset her all

knew Donovan's death was a deep wound for Evelyn. Phoebe bringing

face, Cindy didn't want to blame her. "Don't mention Donovan in front

"I know."

downstairs. The kids were playing on the slide in the living room, with Cindy watching over them. Seeing Phoebe come down, Cindy said, "It's raining outside.