Forbidden Passion

Chapter 40 Who is ill?

Vanessa had been standing behind and to the side of Theodore. From her angle, she caught the half-smile tugging at his lips as he glanced at Phoebe, his eyes free of any displeasure, even seeming somewhat smitten. Her heart seemed to drop straight down into an abyss.

The festive atmosphere in the room made her feel out of place. She hadn't expected that in just three years, Phoebe could have such deep ties with the Reynolds family.

All Vanessa had to cling to was Theodore's affection for her.

But what if Theodore's feelings for her faded? What would she do then?

After watching a few games, Vanessa mentioned she was leaving. Theodore stood up, "Let me take you home."

Lady Reynolds frowned slightly, suggesting, "It's late; it's a hassle to go back and forth. Vanessa, why don't you stay here tonight? It's not often we see you."

Vanessa was taken aback.

looked puzzledly at Lady Reynolds, "Mom, is that really appropriate? Maybe we could have the driver take her; it's

across from Phoebe's wedding suite." With the rooms assigned, no one felt comfortable objecting. Everyone was murmuring to

Vanessa still harbored feelings for Theodore. Inviting her to stay with the Reynolds family sounded like

across from Theodore's marriage

"I'll help Lucy, then. If Miss Fitzroy is to stay the

secretly pleased, but said aloud, "Grandma, I don't want to impose. I should just head

you're our guest. We can't send you home in the middle of the night.

in Vanessa's heart instantly vanished with the smoke. Lady Reynolds' invitation wasn't a gesture treating her as a prospective

lip, looking over at Theodore

She pushed her cards forward

"Let's head to your room, Vanessa. You've got

with Lady Reynolds, clearly confused. "Mom, can't you see Vanessa still has feelings for Theodore? How can we let her stay the night?

responded, "If she's heartbroken, she should be proactive. If she doesn't make a move, how can she

Fitzroy comes from a reputable family, but imagine if Theodore