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.

puzzledly at Lady Reynolds, "Mom, is that really appropriate? Maybe we could have the driver take her; it's not that

there's space," Lady Reynolds insisted. "Lucy, prepare the room across from Phoebe's wedding suite." With the rooms assigned, no one felt comfortable objecting. Everyone was murmuring to themselves, wondering

for Theodore. Inviting her to stay with the Reynolds

from Theodore's marriage suite, seemed like stirring

If Miss Fitzroy is to stay the night, we can't have her discomforted." With that, she left the

aloud, "Grandma, I don't want to impose. I

Reynolds 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

instantly vanished with the smoke. Lady Reynolds' invitation wasn't a gesture

Theodore with a mix

announced her win with a triumphant "Bingo!" She pushed her cards forward and stood

to your room,

Reynolds, clearly confused. "Mom, can't you see Vanessa still has feelings for Theodore?

heartbroken, she should be proactive. If she doesn't make a move, how can she expect her

from a reputable family, but imagine if Theodore had to take her home in the middle of the night... If sparks fly... Of