Forbidden Passion

Chapter 197 Marriage is All about Fate.

The food was still steaming hot when Phoebe lifted the lid, and the aroma wafted up to her nose. Having only had a small bite to eat earlier, she now felt famished. "Let's eat; I'm starving," she said.

Theodore took the food she offered. This time he didn't make trouble for her, and they both quietly finished their dinner. Afterward, Phoebe cleaned up the kitchen and took out the trash.

When she returned to the bedroom, Theodore was already lying on the bed playing Minesweeper.

Phoebe saw his finger tap once and then heard a "boom" as a mine exploded. The sound was surprisingly stress-relieving. She didn't speak to him but went to the bathroom to wash up.

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The weekend came in a blink, and Phoebe was called back to the Reynolds Mansion by Old Lady Reynolds' phone call.

Vanessa had just got there

was accompanied

lively conversation until the room fell quiet at the sight of Phoebe entering, whose gaze

Lady Reynolds was dressed in the kind of skirt that old ladies favor these days, making her look elegant and dignified. Mrs. Reynolds sat beside

who wore glasses and a simple white shirt with

seemed pale, probably having

was wearing a crescent-white dress, sitting daintily with a flirtatious presence that even outshone

family all had stunning appearances, which brightened the whole

yet. This is Evelyn Craft, a master designer." Phoebe quickly walked over to Old Lady Reynolds, who pulled her to sit down on the sofa. She nodded to the three across from

With Vanessa being so outstanding, who knows which lucky fellow will end

Vanessa is stubborn about..."

keep an eye out for a suitable young man to meet." Afraid that Old Lady Reynolds might actually arrange a blind date for her, Vanessa quickly said, "Grandma, I'm currently focused on my career