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.

Lady Reynolds, "Mom, is that really appropriate? Maybe we could have the

suite." With the rooms assigned, no

still harbored feelings for Theodore. Inviting

right across from Theodore's marriage suite, seemed like stirring the

Fitzroy is to stay the night, we

"Grandma, I

this way to see me; you're our guest. We can't send you home

Lady Reynolds' invitation wasn't a gesture treating

over at Theodore with a mix of hope and

announced her win with a triumphant "Bingo!" She pushed her cards forward and stood up with the help of the maid,

"Let's head to your room,

"Mom, can't you see Vanessa still has feelings for Theodore?

she doesn't make a move, how can she

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