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.

*

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

Vanessa had

alone; she was accompanied by Sophia and

fell quiet at

making her look elegant and dignified. Mrs. Reynolds sat beside her. On the other side sat Vanessa

wore glasses and a simple white shirt with

probably

sitting daintily with a flirtatious presence that

appearances, which brightened the

her over, "Phoebe, come here; we have guests today that you haven't met 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 her, "Evelyn

interjected, "Marriage is all about fate. With Vanessa being so outstanding, who knows which lucky fellow will end up with her in the

pity our Vanessa is stubborn

If not, we can help 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 and not in a hurry to get married." Phoebe snorted inwardly. Focused on her