Forbidden Passion

Chapter 174 I Want to Be with You Tonight

Vanessa loved.

Sophia had recovered quite well after her surgery. She sat up in bed, watching the handsome man sitting by her bedside. Of all her students, she valued Theodore the most, not only because of his excellence but also because he was the one She had once thought they would end up together, but fate had its own plans.

Theodore peeled an apple, removed the core, and cut it into pieces before handing it to Professor Fitzroy. "Professor, have some fruit," he said.

Sophia took it and forked a piece into her mouth. The apple was sweet.

"Theodore, has Vanessa been causing you trouble?" She asked.

Theodore paused in his action of wiping his hands. He shook his head, "No."

"I know you're a sentimental child. You've known Vanessa for 12 years now, and it's hard for you to refuse her requests. But Theodore, there's something I find hard to say," Sophia spoke as a blush of embarrassment crossed her face. Theodore, worried that her emotions might affect her health, quickly said, "Professor, please say it."

"You're already married. If you don't have feelings for Vanessa in that way, you should keep your distance. Don't give her hope," she said.

Theodore pursed his lips.

the fruit plate, stood up, and bowed

to steady her.

upright and wiped her eyes. "Theodore, will you grant your

What is it?" He

said, "Vanessa's feelings for you have never changed. She won't love anyone else in

lips tightened, and

his wrist, "Please don't blame her. If you must blame

hospital room. Upon seeing Theodore emerge from the room, she quickly stood

what

his head, "Let's

Theodore walked towards the elevator, Vanessa quickly followed him. They entered the elevator, where

was watching a live broadcast on her phone. Seeing a handsome man and a beautiful woman on her screen, she exclaimed, "Wow, are all fans this good-looking now?

was quite tall, glanced at the phone screen unintentionally. His gaze stuck on the screen where Phoebe and Edward were almost cheek to cheek, laughing happily. The image flashed by, leaving endless room for speculation. Theodore's hands, hanging by his sides, clenched into fists. His face darkened and a wave of anger surged in his chest. This damn woman! She dared to have a rendezvous in front of a national audience. It seemed he had given her too much freedom recently; she

Noah Myers debuted as the center, which was within Phoebe's expectations,