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, however, as an established figure

subtle reference, everyone present knew the history, keeping an unspoken understanding, appreciating the

on Phoebe with a cold laugh, "Mrs.

the peacemaker, interjected with a chuckle, "Phoebe, pour Evelyn Craft some coffee. It's so hot these days, a drink might help cool us

speak up for her granddaughter-in-law, dared not create a scene and had to swallow her

poured Evelyn

lightly and turned

She shifted the topic, saying, "Miss Ziegler, I ran into Edward the other day. He was asking about you." Phoebe pursed her

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, suggesting the possibility of infidelity

and the rest of the family, Vanessa's statement carried

story, but the Reynolds

Phoebe, especially Mrs. Reynolds