Forbidden Passion

Chapter 715 My Perspective Was Too Narrow

Phoebe looked around the room in disbelief. There was a photo of Donovan hanging on the wall above the bed. It was a printed poster, with yellowed edges, indicating it had been there for a long time. Ruby walked in, took out a bag, and started packing her and Ethan's belongings. Actually, there wasn't much to pack.

Ruby hadn't made much money in the past two years, barely scraping by to support herself and Ethan. Even Ethan's clothes were from the neighbor Leah Perry's kids.

Every time Ruby saw Ethan wearing other people's old clothes, she hated herself for being useless and for bringing Ethan into a life of hardship.

"For the past two years, my dad has been constantly suppressing me. It's already a blessing that Ethan and I have a place to stay. I don't dare ask for more." Phoebe clenched her fists and said, "Mr. Adams really doesn't treat you like his own child."

Ruby curled her lips into a sneer.

Phoebe couldn't help but say, "Then why don't you leave Kedora? With your abilities, you could definitely find a decent job elsewhere."

Ruby paused her packing, her voice turning a bit desolate. "I've thought about leaving, but I can't bear to leave Donovan. Here, I can visit him often and talk to him." Phoebe was shocked. She had underestimated Ruby's feelings for Donovan. To her, once someone was dead, staying by a tombstone only brought more pain.

But to Ruby, that tombstone was her only solace. It was as if when she leaned against it and talked to Donovan, he would smile and respond to her.

"I'm sorry," Phoebe suddenly said.

Ruby glanced back at her and said indifferently, "Why are you apologizing to me?"

Phoebe thought for a moment, not knowing how to describe her feelings. Finally, she said, "I was being narrow-minded."

Ruby was speechless.

Ethan ran over to pack his treasures. He

the names of his friends, Owen Campbell and Peter Campbell. Phoebe waved at Ethan, saying in a soft tone, "Ethan, do you want

over and picked

Phoebe, I want to

"Alright."

backpack and stuffed it into his pocket, then grabbed two cans of

to Guadalupe, who was standing by, "Guadalupe, could you help Miss Adams with her things later? I'm taking Ethan downstairs to say goodbye

and Peter, Leah's grandsons from next door, were peeking out from under the eaves, having seen

Owen and Peter didn't dare

them, and the three quickly started playing together. Ethan handed the milk

said with a faint smile, "Aunt Phoebe bought me this chocolate.

recognized the chocolate brand from TV commercials and said, "This is expensive. My mom never buys it for me. Your Aunt is really nice to you." Ethan's eyes

mom and I are moving to my Aunt Phoebe's place. We won't be able to see each other often, but we're always friends.

of parting. Phoebe watched for a while, then walked over to Leah, who was sitting under the eaves sewing. She took some money from her bag and handed it to Leah. "Thank you for taking care of Ruby and Ethan these past

refuse a few times, but eventually accepted it. "You're too kind. I just felt sorry for Ruby. Her husband died, and she was left homeless and pregnant. Don't just stand there, have a seat." Leah offered a stool to Phoebe and brought out another one.

slipped and fell down the stairs, which triggered labor. We're far from the main road, so there was no time to get her to the hospital. In the end,

a slight

way, I heard Ethan call you his

parked outside, Leah could tell Phoebe came from a wealthy

was abroad before. I only reconnected with Ruby after I came

them. Ruby and Ethan have been through a