Forbidden Passion
Chapter 518 The Girl Needs to Cause Trouble

Theodore couldn't help but hold Phoebe tight. He rasped, "You're such a little fool. Why do you believe everything I say?"

Phoebe blinked and tried to wriggle out of his grip, but his hand pressed against the back of her head, keeping her snug against his chest. Phoebe said, "Mr. Reynolds, someone might catch us like this."

Theodore teased, "So what if they do? Can't I hug my own wife?"

Phoebe was speechless. Her heart ached for Theodore. Not to mention that he just wanted to hug her now, even if he wanted her life, she would give it to him without a second thought. She awkwardly patted Theodore's back. "Mr. Reynolds, time's up. Are you still sad?"

Theodore sighed helplessly. He just wanted to hold Phoebe quietly. He gently let her go and looked down at her worried face. He raised his hand and lightly tapped her nose. Theodore comforted, "Don't worry about me. I'm fine."

"What about the project with Mr. Douglas?" Phoebe felt a wave of anxiety thinking about the fallout if the project tanked.

Theodore's gaze deepened. "It's fine. I'll handle it."

"Should I talk to Mr. Douglas? Or maybe we can make some concessions. This project can't fail." Phoebe anxiously suggested.

Theodore clearly didn't want to talk more. He patted Phoebe's shoulder. "I got something to do this afternoon. I need to head out. Call me if anything comes up at the company." "Theodore." Phoebe took a couple of steps after him, watching him walk out of the conference room and leave.

She couldn't wrap her head around why Theodore's attitude was so negative. What exactly did he talk about with Milton just now? Logically, if Theodore wanted to make this project work, there were ways to do it. As Phoebe exited the conference room, Carol shot her a knowing glance. Phoebe walked over despondently. "Does Mr. Reynolds have other arrangements this afternoon?"

Carol shook her head. "No, haven't you been arranging his schedule lately?"

Phoebe pinched the bridge of her nose. "Oh, I forget it."

"Ms. Ziegler, you don't look too happy." Carol looked at Phoebe and lowered her voice. "Is Mr. Reynolds going to the hospital again?"

Everyone in the executive office knew that Theodore had been staying at the hospital recently because Sophia was sick. He had been personally taking care of everything, like a son-in-law of the Fitzroy family. No one dared to say anything in front of Phoebe, but they all felt immense sympathy for her, especially knowing that she and Theodore were legally married, which made them feel even more sorry for her. Wasn't it said that marriage should be between equals?

Phoebe married up by marrying Theodore, so even if he openly stayed with Sophia all day, Phoebe still had to work diligently for Theodore at the company.

Phoebe's gaze paused, and the sweetness in her heart was washed away. She said, "I don't know."

Theodore didn't tell her where he was going. Maybe he went to the hospital to see Vanessa again.

She had just been worried about Theodore being questioned by the shareholders. Now, thinking back, her words seemed so ridiculous.

Even if Theodore wasn't the president of the Reynolds Group, he was still Theodore. The assets he held were enough for him to squander for several lifetimes.

Saying she would support Theodore was purely overestimating herself and making a fool of herself.

Carol looked at the self-mockery in Phoebe's eyes, not knowing what she was thinking. "Ms. Ziegler, I always feel like you and Mr. Reynolds don't seem like a couple," she claimed. Phoebe looked at her.

Carol quickly said, "I'm not doubting your relationship. It's just, you know, normal couples don't act like this. The husband stays at the hospital with his first love's mom, and the wife doesn't care at all. Are you guys really a couple?" Phoebe replied, "As real as it gets."

Carol was taken aback by Phoebe's casual tone. She continued, "Don't you feel something's off? If it were me, I'd definitely go to the hospital and make a scene, asking what their intentions are."

Phoebe looked at Carol's indignant expression and smiled helplessly. "Carol, there are some things you don't understand."

Carol replied, "It's not that I don't understand; it's that I can't wrap my head around it. Ms. Ziegler, I think you're holding back too much. You hide the real you and always show us the proud and strong side." Phoebe didn't comment on Carol's observation.

Carol continued, "Sometimes, you don't need to be so sensible and restrained. Girls need to be a bit mischievous to be cherished."

Phoebe was speechless.

Carol looked at Phoebe's indifferent expression and sighed, "Forget it. Just pretend I was talking nonsense."

"I didn't think you were talking nonsense. I was seriously considering how to be mischievous to be cherished," Phoebe said earnestly.

This time, Carol was speechless.

To be honest, Phoebe had only been in one relationship. She and Edward were childhood friends. Later, Edward confessed to her, and they naturally got together.

After they started dating, Edward put in much more effort than she did. So when they broke up after a fight, Edward said Phoebe was a rational monster, and he couldn't feel how much she liked him. At that time, Phoebe stubbornly believed that Edward didn't understand her. She just wanted to establish herself in Kedora with her own abilities.

Now, Carol had almost pinpointed the weakness in Phoebe's character.

Phoebe was too clear-headed and rational. Even if she loved, she wouldn't wear her heart on her sleeve or beg for love from the person she loved.

Phoebe was indeed seriously considering what Carol said, so before leaving work, she rarely called Theodore.

The call was quickly answered. "Phoebe, what's up?"

It was the first time Phoebe took the initiative to do something like this. She was a bit nervous, tapping her fingers lightly on the desk to ease her tension. Phoebe replied, "Nothing, I just wanted to ask if you're coming home for dinner tonight?"

Theodore was clearly surprised. He glanced at Taylor sitting opposite him and said, "I have something to do here. I won't be back tonight. You go ahead and eat without me."

Phoebe's rare initiative was rejected by Theodore. Her face burned, and she was so flustered that she almost stuttered. "Okay, then I'll hang up."

Theodore responded, "Okay."

Theodore hung up and placed it on the sofa. He said, "Mom, are you really sure you want to divorce Dad?"

Taylor looked at the familiar furnishings in the bedroom, a bitter smile appearing in her eyes. "He said he wanted a divorce. Can I shamelessly cling to him? But if we divorce, I want him to leave with nothing." Theodore knew it was impossible for Brandon to leave with nothing. "If you divorce, won't it benefit that Marlowe? You and Dad have been together for so many years. Is there really no room for reconciliation?" he inquired. Taylor's expression was sorrowful. "Theodore, when a person's heart is dead, do they still care about these things? I just want him to leave with nothing. He can be with whoever he wants."

She had been deceived by Brandon for ten whole years. Just thinking about how she had foolishly believed in and loved Brandon for those ten years made her so angry she could spit blood.