Forbidden Passion

Chapter 397 Forming an Alliance

Vanessa had a rough night, obsessively checking Theodore's social media and staring at that photo. Her hatred and jealousy grew with each look.

She somehow made it to dawn. When the morning light peeked through the window, her eyes were sore and swollen, but she wasn't sleepy at all. The nurse came in and noticed Vanessa's bloodshot eyes and dark circles. "Miss Fitzroy, did you stay up all night? Why are your eyes so red?" Vanessa almost cried. "I just miss my mom."

She missed her family. She had stubbornly left home for Theodore, and her family hadn't contacted her since.

Their actions were undeniably callous. When they mentioned severing ties, they were resolute in their decision.

She thought, 'What did I do wrong for them to treat me like this? I just wanted to win back the person I loved. Was that so wrong?'

"Miss Fitzroy, is your mom still alive?" The nurse had been taking care of Vanessa for a while and had never seen any family visits, assuming she was an orphan. Vanessa glared at her. "Of course, my mom is still alive. Why are you cursing her?"

"I'm sorry," the nurse quickly apologized. "I just never saw any of your family visit. If you miss your mom, you can call her and ask her to come see you." Vanessa's expression turned gloomy. "She won't come."

The nurse said, "No mother can ignore her child. Call her, act a little spoiled, and she'll definitely come."

Vanessa shook her head. "Take me downstairs for a walk. I need some fresh air."

"Sure, it's nice today, no wind," the nurse agreed, helped Vanessa into the wheelchair, and pushed her out the door.

They took the elevator downstairs. As soon as they reached the small park, Vanessa saw a familiar figure.

Actually, it wasn't that familiar, but she couldn't forget that face. It was the woman she had seen with Brandon last time.

name was

a wheelchair with a young man sitting

a thought and said to the nurse behind her,

pushed Vanessa over. When they were

Marlowe and Bishop. "Hello, I'm Vanessa. I

hospital

from a wire. It's nearly recovered. Marlowe, what happened to Bishop

"He was

noticed Bishop's angry, resentful expression. "How did the accident

"If it were a new driver, I'd accept it,

things without evidence. If you keep

I care if he's heartbroken? If he cared about me, he wouldn't have let you be a mistress for so many years. Mom, he doesn't have feelings for you anymore. You're still hung up on him. It's

conversation. "Marlowe, I totally understand how Bishop

understand nothing,"

to be so rude. She was taken aback. Marlowe

who she is? You're defending her. If you want to be a saint, don't drag me into it."

realized Bishop knew her identity-no need

in similar situations now, and I understand

had a double meaning. Marlowe smiled wearily. "Then I'll leave Miss Fitzroy to you. I'll be nearby

Bishop replied, "Okay."

Bishop again and