Forbidden Passion

Chapter 198 One for All, All for One

Phoebe's expression remained composed as she returned Evelyn Craft's look with a faint smile. Only then did she notice that Vanessa actually resembled Evelyn Craft more than Prof. Fitzroy, especially the seductive flair between their brows. They were nearly identical.

Unlike Prof. Fitzroy, whose features bore an innate integrity that made her seem unapproachable but certainly not of poor character.

Phoebe said, "22 is the legal age for marriage; there's nothing offensive about that. As for Evelyn Craft, perhaps since you're over 50 and still single, you must be so engrossed in a flourishing career that she has no time for love or marriage, right?"

In reality, Evelyn Craft had neither lacked time for romance nor marriage; it was her tarnished reputation from her younger days that deterred suitors, earning her the label of a woman not known for her honesty or decency.

This story went back to when Evelyn Craft had fallen for a painter, a man deeply in love with his wife and blessed with two children. But she didn't care and desperately tried to break up their marriage.

The painter, devoted to his wife, remained indifferent to Evelyn Craft's persistent advances. Eventually, she planned to force his hand by getting caught in a compromising situation with him, hoping to push him into divorcing his wife and marrying her.

her plan backfired spectacularly. She got caught but with a vagrant instead of the painter. The scandal rocked Kedora, causing the Fitzroys much embarrassment for a considerable time. Now,

keeping an unspoken understanding, appreciating the grace Phoebe afforded Evelyn Craft with

smile, fixating on Phoebe with a cold laugh, "Mrs. Reynolds, you have quite

chuckle, "Phoebe, pour Evelyn Craft some coffee. It's so hot these days, a

Reynolds speak up for her granddaughter-in-law, dared not

and poured Evelyn Craft a cup, "Please enjoy

huffed lightly and

in just a few words. This really irritated her. She shifted the topic, saying, "Miss Ziegler, I ran into Edward the other day. He was asking about you." Phoebe pursed her lips,

Now you're married to Theodore, and he's still single. It looks like he might wait for you forever." She was insinuating that Edward was still waiting for Phoebe,

to Mrs. Reynolds and the rest of the family, Vanessa's

story, but the

surprised when Theodore announced his intention to marry Phoebe, especially Mrs. Reynolds who was vehemently opposed,