Forbidden Passion

Chapter 392 The Taste of Being Cut by a Knife

The wedding ring wasn't for her, so it was clear who Theodore bought it for. Vanessa felt a stab of jealousy.

Vanessa thought, "Is Theodore planning to go public with Phoebe? No way! I won't let that happen!"

Vanessa hid the jewelry box. Two days later, Theodore noticed the ring was missing and asked her about it. She brushed him off.

At that moment, the ring was in Vanessa's hand, but it felt like a knife in her heart. Did Theodore and Phoebe, happily raising a cat together, ever think about her feelings?

Vanessa took out the diamond ring and tried to put it on her finger. It was at least two sizes too small and got stuck at her knuckle.

It was tough to push it further.

Vanessa gritted her teeth. No matter how much it hurt, she was determined to wear the ring. After several tries, her knuckle was swollen. She took off the ring and was about to throw it away. Just then, the caregiver walked in, and Vanessa quickly pulled her hand back.

Seeing the ring, the caregiver asked, "Miss Fitzroy, is something wrong?"

Vanessa lowered her head and said, "I think I've gained weight. The ring doesn't fit anymore. I need to lose weight."

"Miss Fitzroy, you're so slim. No need to diet. If the ring doesn't fit, try some hand cream. It might slide on easier." "Really?" Vanessa looked at her skeptically.

The caregiver fetched some hand cream. "Give it a try. If it still doesn't fit, you can exchange it for a larger one. It'd be a shame to leave such an expensive item unused." The diamond on the ring was dazzling. She'd only seen such diamonds in ads.

Vanessa applied some hand cream, and her finger became smoother. She picked up the ring again. Although it was still tough, at least it didn't get stuck at her knuckle. The caregiver said, "Miss Fitzroy, this ring is so beautiful and shiny. I'm so envious. Your boyfriend is so good to you, hiding the jewelry box on the sofa. How romantic." Vanessa stared at the large diamond, its brilliance stinging her eyes. She smiled bitterly. "Yeah."

get married soon. I wish

"Thank you," Vanessa replied.

left, Vanessa looked at the ring. She took out her phone, snapped a photo, and posted it on her

Vanessa hadn't replied. When Madison looked back at her messages, she sensed Vanessa might not be in a

as she walked

walked briskly to her desk, grabbing her cup to get some water from the break room. "Why is she so happy? Doesn't she know her world is about to collapse? She's so oblivious," one female

fight, it's between those two. Besides,

wonder when she'll find

you want to

chance. Having a half-brother is trouble. Anyone who spills the beans will have bad

gossip-filled 17th floor, she hasn't heard a thing. It's making me anxious. I want to tell her she's about to have an illegitimate brother."

gloating, now felt

sharp gaze swept over the others, who quickly dispersed and pretended to be busy

recent disturbance within the company. Her colleagues

pretend to be busy. Sometimes, she overheard whispers in the

the fallout between

couldn't let the rumor reach Madison's ears, or they would lose their

of his office and saw Madison fuming. He frowned

know, don't you? You all know and kept it from

at the others, guessing why Madison was angry. He said, "Come to the

room. John pointed