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.

Reynolds looked puzzledly at Lady Reynolds, "Mom, is that really appropriate? Maybe we could

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

clear to see, Vanessa still harbored feelings for Theodore. Inviting

placing her right across from Theodore's

clenching her hands in her lap, stood and said, "I'll help Lucy, then. If Miss Fitzroy is to stay the

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

replied, "You've come all this way to see me; you're our guest. We can't send you home in the middle of the night. Just do

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

Theodore with a mix of hope and

her cards forward and stood up with the help of the

head to your room, Vanessa. You've got to tell me all about the fun

to catch up with Lady Reynolds, clearly confused. "Mom, can't you see Vanessa still has feelings for Theodore? How can we

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

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... Of course, Theodore's character might prevent him from crossing a line,