Forbidden Passion

Chapter 387 Stepping Down from the Altar

The two exchanged a quick glance and then looked away. Theodore cleared his throat and drove out of the parking lot.

It was blazing at noon, lighting up the asphalt.

Madison sat in the back, chatting on WhatsApp.

Madison: [Vanessa, it looks like Theodore and Phoebe are back together. How shameless is she? Theodore clearly doesn't like her, but she still clings to him. So cheap!] Vanessa lay in the hospital, her leg still in a cast, making it hard to move.

She was so bored these past few days that she felt like she was going moldy. Seeing Madison's message made her feel even worse.

Vanessa replied: [They're married. It's hard to break them up. Besides, I never wanted to break them up. I like Theodore.]

Seeing Vanessa's self-sacrificing words, Madison felt even more sympathy for her.

Madison: [Vanessa, don't worry. I'm here. I won't let them get back together.]

Vanessa sent several crying emojis, and the more Madison looked at them, the more she pitied Vanessa.

Madison put her phone away, leaned forward, and said, "Theodore, I'm going to play some music."

Theodore replied, "Okay."

Madison turned on the car's computer and played an instrumental piece. It was the song Vanessa had played at a piano competition, which had made her famous. The music flowed quietly in the car, and Madison swayed her head in enjoyment. "Theodore, Vanessa is amazing. It would be great if she could hold a piano concert."

knew Madison didn't want to join them for lunch. She was just there

on endorsements. However, she can still play the piano. Should I organize something?" Madison frowned, sensing a trap. "Phoebe, are you

can't just take money without doing anything. I remember there's a Thanksgiving charity event at the orphanage next week, and they need a pianist. Let's get Miss Fitzroy to

was just playing with kids, and

trying to humiliate

a bunch of orphans

the piano too. Why don't you

mirror and said, "I was originally scheduled to go, but if Miss Fitzroy is interested, I can step

could start mocking, Theodore spoke up, "Why didn't I know you were going to play at

was decided this morning,"

had missed Phoebe's last piano performance, and although he had listened to the recording later, he still regretted not being there

Phoebe replied, "Thanksgiving Thursday."

remember that,"

of Phoebe's head, thinking,

the market, there was a spot known for its all-natural,

arrived, a table had just opened up, and Theodore led Phoebe and Madison to

owner rattled off a long list of dishes,

went to the restroom. When she came out, she

back out. Theodore had already sterilized the utensils for her. It was rare for them to eat in such a place, and Phoebe found Theodore to be more

"Why are you looking at me

you to bring

a teacup with his long fingers, not drinking but just playing with it. "This place is supposedly famous, open for over a decade. Food critics from the neighboring city drive hours to try it. We're so close, we had to give it a shot." Phoebe

this was her social circle. Now, Theodore seemed to have