Forbidden Passion

Chapter 769 Hypocritical Donovan

Theodore was taking pictures of the dishes from every possible angle. Phoebe rolled her eyes and turned to walk into the living room.

Just as she reached the dining room entrance, Theodore's voice sounded from behind, "Phoebe."

Phoebe turned her head and heard the sound of a camera shutter. She froze for a second before realizing that Theodore had taken a candid photo of her.

"Theodore!"

"Ethan's awake, go check on him," Theodore said with a smile, not giving Phoebe a chance to get angry.

Hearing that Ethan was awake, Phoebe quickly left the dining room and went to the living room sofa, worried that Ethan might be scared waking up in an unfamiliar place.

Sure enough, Ethan was awake, about to cry with his mouth open. When he saw Phoebe, his sobs caught in his throat. "Aunt Phoebe, where are we?"

Phoebe picked Ethan up and said softly, "We're at a family villa. The weather is bad today, so we can't go home. Do you miss your mommy?"

Ethan rubbed his eyes and looked out the window, which was completely dark. Everything around him was unfamiliar, and he felt a bit scared. "Aunt Phoebe, I want to go home."

"Be good, Ethan. Let's go eat first, okay?" Phoebe coaxed gently.

Ethan hesitated for a moment but was eventually distracted by the thought of food. He shyly nodded, and Phoebe carried him into the dining room.

Since there was no high chair in the villa, she had to place Ethan on a regular chair and push the food in front of him. "Be careful, it's hot. Eat slowly."

"Okay." Ethan obediently started eating.

Theodore sat across from them, watching Phoebe patiently take care of Ethan. He seemed lost in thought.

After dinner, Phoebe's phone vibrated. It was a video call from Ruby.

call. Ruby's face filled the entire screen.

fine. I called you this afternoon, why

was asleep," Ruby's voice sounded

the sandstorm is too severe. We'll return tomorrow when it stops. Take care of yourself and remember to

I want to

the camera to show Ethan. "Ethan, say

feeling better? I was so worried about you." Ethan's

much better. When you come back tomorrow, we can sleep together. So, listen

I'll be

more words, something seemed to happen on Ruby's end, and she abruptly

noticed unfamiliar curtains in the background. The ones at home weren't iron-gray. Was

behind her and quickly ended the call, turning nervously to see Donovan

a wave of

"Mr. Ziegler."

Ruby still in the house, a look of disgust flashing in

saw several missed calls from Phoebe. She thought something had happened to Ethan and

trouble today. You must be hungry. I'll make

Ruby headed to the kitchen, her legs weak with fear as

at you, all sick and weak. I'm afraid eating your food will make me sick too. Get out and come back when you're better. I don't need anyone here

in her tracks,

putting on her

the living room. Donovan stood under the light, his usually

lowered her eyes and

howled, carrying sand that reduced visibility. Without

is fierce today, even affecting the city. Sending Miss Adams back so late, I

are you

wasn't afraid. "I'm just worried that after recovering from a fever, this ordeal might

"What does her