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!"

and Ethan to the

answered, "We're in ward

two paper bags and

She rubbed her nose and took the bag. "Thanks, Mr. Reynolds. I'll pay

distant tone. He squinted at her and said, "Do you have to be

raised an eyebrow. "We're not

gritted his teeth. If it weren't for the others in the ward, he would've pinned Phoebe against the wall and kissed her

better afterward. She

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

"Don't worry,

what I

cold," Phoebe said, sneezing again. Theodore handed her a steaming

the cup, still sneezing. The bitter smell

not bitter;

and taking medicine. When they were

the cup, as if she would pour the medicine

her look and chuckled, "I had a cup myself. I didn't touch yours. What are

cup to her lips, and Theodore teased, "Are

face. He closed his eyes just in

done this, he would've strangled them. But he couldn't

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