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.

is that really appropriate? Maybe we could have the driver take her; it's

space," Lady Reynolds insisted. "Lucy, prepare the room across from Phoebe's wedding suite." With the

harbored feelings for Theodore. Inviting her to stay with the Reynolds family

across from Theodore's marriage suite, seemed like stirring

help Lucy, then. If Miss Fitzroy is to stay the

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

We can't

smoke. Lady Reynolds' invitation wasn't a gesture treating her as a prospective granddaughter-in-law, but merely as

Theodore with a mix of

her cards forward and stood

bubbling with excitement. "Let's head to your room, Vanessa. You've got to tell me all about

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

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

looking out for Phoebe. Yes, Miss Fitzroy comes from a reputable family, but imagine if Theodore had to take her home in the middle of the night... If sparks fly...