Forbidden Passion

Chapter 708 We're Not That Close

Theodore, chilling in the front row, had a perfect view of everything going on in the back. He watched Phoebe expertly handling Ethan, like she was some kind of parenting pro. He squinted a bit, puzzled.

"Why are you reading parenting books?" Theodore asked, clearly confused.

Phoebe's heart skipped a beat when she heard him. She looked up and caught Theodore's eyes in the rearview mirror. Keeping her cool, she replied, "It's for work. Do I need to report this to you, Mr. Reynolds?" Theodore glanced at her, a bit distracted, and asked, "What kind of work?"

"I invested in a movie in Canada and wanted to hire a famous director. I heard he's really into his family, so I bought a parenting book to have something to chat about. But turns out, I didn't need it," Phoebe lied smoothly. Theodore seemed to buy it. He gave her a quick look and didn't press further, focusing back on the road. But Phoebe felt a chill from his glance.

An hour later, they pulled up at the outpatient hall of Eternal Love Hospital. Ruby jumped out with Ethan, and Phoebe quickly followed.

They registered, got in line, and waited for the pediatrician. The pediatric department was packed. Ruby and Phoebe sat on a bench, eyes glued to the electronic screen. Finally, their turn came. Ruby hurried into the consultation room with Ethan.

After checking Ethan, the doctor said it was pneumonia from a fever and that he needed to be hospitalized.

Phoebe rushed to pay the fees. When she got back, she saw Ruby with teary eyes holding Ethan. Phoebe pulled out the fever patch the doctor prescribed. "Let's put this on Ethan first," she said, concerned. Ruby kissed Ethan's hot forehead and watched Phoebe unwrap the fever patch and place it on him.

"Thank you. If I hadn't met you today, I wouldn't know what to do," Ruby said, her voice hoarse.

"No need to thank me. Ethan's my nephew. I can't just stand by. Let's go. The ward's upstairs. Let's get him treated first," Phoebe said, standing up. Seeing Ruby stumble, she quickly supported her arm.

"When a kid's sick, it's the parents who suffer the most. You need to take care of yourself too. If you get sick before Ethan gets better, who'll take care of him?" Phoebe said gently.

Ruby's eyes filled with tears. "Thank you!"

helped Ruby and Ethan to the ward upstairs. Suddenly, her

answered, "We're

walked in with two paper bags and handed one to Phoebe. "Go change

could finish, Phoebe sneezed. She rubbed her nose and

at her and said, "Do you have to

an eyebrow.

ward, he would've pinned Phoebe against the wall and kissed her until she gave in. He said lightly, "No need. I don't care about the money." Phoebe

of her wet clothes, feeling a lot better afterward. She put

clothes. Holding the paper bag, she stood by the bed, looking

through Ruby and said, "Don't worry, I'm not gonna steal your

not what I meant," Ruby

You don't want to catch a cold," Phoebe said, sneezing again. Theodore handed her a steaming cup of cold medicine.

frowned and took the cup, still sneezing. The bitter

not bitter; I've

hated bitter stuff and taking medicine. When they were together,

glanced at Theodore and then at the cup, as if she would pour the medicine on

look and chuckled, "I had a cup

red. She raised the cup to her lips, and Theodore teased, "Are you that eager to taste

the medicine all over Theodore's face. He closed his eyes just in

deep breath. If anyone else had done this, he would've strangled

up to see Theodore's angry face, with medicine dripping down his handsome