Forbidden Passion

Chapter 375 Buying a Diamond Ring for Vanessa

Phoebe sat in the passenger seat, watching the car leave the underground parking lot, her mind racing. She turned to stare out the window, lost in thought. Lately, Theodore had been more affectionate, and she couldn't figure out what he wanted.

Just a moment ago, he bought Vanessa a three-million-dollar diamond ring, then pinned Phoebe against the seat and kissed her. What a jerk.

She really wanted to ask Theodore what his deal was.

However, she was scared of embarrassing herself.

For the past three years, trying to understand his feelings only left her feeling more humiliated.

The car pulled into the Golden Apartment and parked in the underground garage.

Phoebe gathered her thoughts, got out, and grabbed her bag and a fruit basket from the back seat. As she walked to the front, Theodore took the items from her.

He walked ahead, and Phoebe watched his back, imagining they were newlyweds coming home.

When the elevator reached the first floor, a neighbor got in. Recognizing Phoebe, the neighbor said, "Ms. Ziegler, visiting your mom? Is this your husband? He's quite handsome!" Theodore rarely came to the Golden Apartment, so the neighbors hadn't seen him before.

Neighbor Ashley Moore chatted with Phoebe while eyeing Theodore. Seeing his cool demeanor, Ashley was envious.

Phoebe's husband was either rich or powerful, while her own daughter had married a mechanic. It drove her mad with jealousy!

and greeted Ashley. Ashley then started nagging that Phoebe was too thin and needed to eat

at Ashley. But when he heard her say Phoebe was too thin, he added, "I think so. I'll make

momentarily stunned. When the elevator doors opened, she said, "You're really good to your wife. No wonder Evelyn speaks so highly

to Ashley. Once the elevator doors closed again, she glanced uncomfortably at Theodore and said, "The neighbors here are very friendly. They often dance together." With no one else around, Theodore dropped his aloof act. He leaned lazily against the elevator door

over her, making her feel like he was physically scanning her. She pressed

that thin. Compared to Hollywood actresses, she was far from being

smiled, his voice low and inexplicably sexy, "When I hold you, I can feel your bones. You need to eat

Phoebe was speechless.

and looking like he was about to show off his cooking skills. Seeing Phoebe's red face,

corner of her eye, and said,

the items from Theodore and invited them in. "Theodore, come on in. Mom's in

headed to the

smell of food filled the air. Phoebe walked in and greeted Evelyn, who was all smiles. "You're here!

outside and watch TV. Dinner will be ready soon." Phoebe knew they'd just be in the way,

had turned on the TV to a news channel and invited them to sit while he

for a bit before leaning in

was taken aback. "Don't you

mouth and

when her fingers touched his lips, a jolt of electricity ran through her. Theodore didn't make it easy, sucking on her fingers along with the cherry. Phoebe quickly pulled her hand back,

leaned back, chewing the cherry slowly. Seeing her

unclear if he meant the cherry