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, "Mom, is that really appropriate? Maybe we could have the driver take

got plenty of guest rooms; there's space," Lady Reynolds insisted. "Lucy, prepare the room across from Phoebe's wedding suite." With the rooms assigned,

was clear to see, Vanessa still harbored feelings for Theodore. Inviting her to stay with

Theodore's marriage suite, seemed like stirring the

lap, stood and said, "I'll help Lucy, then. If Miss Fitzroy is to stay the night, we can't have

was secretly pleased, but said aloud, "Grandma, I don't

you're our guest. We can't send

with the smoke. Lady Reynolds' invitation wasn't a

lip, looking over at Theodore with a mix

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

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

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

proactive. If she doesn't make a move, how can she expect her rival

"Dear sister, mother is actually looking out for Phoebe. Yes, Miss Fitzroy comes from a reputable family, but imagine if Theodore