Chapter 222 Poor Victim Act

In the pouring rain, Phoebe stood hesitantly outside the Imperial Apartment building. She had wandered the streets aimlessly, only to find herself back here, as if by fate. In a way, it seemed like destiny, always drawing her back to the place her heart couldn't escape.

Phoebe lingered at the door, uncertain. 'What would she see if she went in? Would they be in each other's arms again, or worse, something more intimate?' Pheobe thought.

As she wavered, the sound of the elevator doors opening startled her. She turned to see Mrs. Reynolds emerge.

"Phoebe, what are you doing standing out here soaking wet? Just got back? I thought you were waiting here just for me," Mrs. Reynolds joked.

"Mom, what brings you here?"

"Don't even get me started. I was out shopping nearby, and when I stepped out, it started to pour. John was supposed to pick me up, but there was an accident up ahead and traffic was a nightmare. Thought I'd come here to wait out the rain."

Mrs. Reynolds, noticing the gloom on Phoebe's face, urged, "Hurry up and open the door. I'm freezing!"

was drenched, and Phoebe couldn't delay any longer.

swung open, Mrs. Reynolds

corner visible. From the entrance, Mrs. Reynolds immediately noticed Vanessa, tying an apron around

anyone into thinking they

out a deliberate

Her plan was to repeat the scene, showcasing to Phoebe just how affectionate she and Theodore were. She intentionally chose an angle that might be misinterpreted while tying the apron, only

turning uneasily to Mrs. Reynolds, "Auntie, what brings you

my son and daughter-in-law's matrimonial home, why can't I come?" Mrs. Reynolds retorted, her anger turning to a snide laugh. "But why is Miss Fitzroy here?" Frozen, Phoebe stared

checkered in white and

disarming-stripping him of his usual aloofness and bestowing him with

change him, except

familiar outfit-that was her dress. Theodore, without even asking, had casually lent it to Vanessa. It

"Vanessa's had a rough time at home, no place to crash. I told her to stay here

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