Forbidden Passion

Chapter 508 Why Can't You Learn Your Lesson

Phoebe ditched the infirmary and made a beeline for the rooftop. The wind was brutal, slicing through her like a knife, and she shivered like crazy.

Rocking her business suit, Phoebe was totally unprepared for the cold. After barely two minutes, she felt like a human popsicle and decided to head back down.

As soon as she stepped out of the emergency exit, she spotted Theodore coming out of the conference room, phone glued to his ear.

Passing by her, Theodore shot a quick. "Phoebe, I'm heading to the hospital. Cancel all my appointments for today. Only hit me up if it's an emergency."

Phoebe was floored. She watched him stride into the elevator, doors closing slowly, but he didn't even glance her way, still deep in his call.

Carol, chilling behind the secretary's desk, glanced at the almost frozen Phoebe and cleared her throat. "Ms. Ziegler, looks like we've got a new statue in the president's office."

Phoebe snapped out of it, knowing Carol was just messing with her. She said nothing and headed into the president's office.

Carol watched Phoebe's downcast figure and couldn't help but click her tongue. 'Vanessa sure knows how to play her cards, using her mom to keep Theodore close. I wonder if Phoebe can compete with Vanessa.' For days, Theodore camped out at the hospital, not coming home and dumping all the company stuff on the vice president and Phoebe.

Phoebe was drowning in work every day, too scared to slack off, afraid her mind would wander. 'Is Theodore staying at the hospital because Sophia's really sick, or because he can't leave Vanessa alone?' Phoebe didn't want to admit it, but she was crazy jealous.

When she got home, the empty living room felt like a mirror to her empty heart.

Theodore hadn't been home for days. Did he even remember she was waiting for him?

The doorbell rang, and Phoebe jumped up. She stood too fast, and her vision went black for a sec. The doorbell kept ringing.

the door and opened it, seeing the Theodore she'd been longing for standing there. For a moment, she thought

with sunken eyes and bloodshot veins. His tall frame seemed ready to collapse. She quickly reached out to help

slept? How's Sophia?" Phoebe helped him to the living room sofa and handed him a glass

glass. He placed the cup on the coffee table and said, "I'm

watched him head to the bedroom, feeling a sense of

the sofa for a bit, then walked into the bedroom. Hearing the water running in the bathroom, she knocked on the

want something to eat?"

voice came from

and turned to

his coat, looking like he was about to bounce again. She quickly put down

"Something's up at the hospital. I

hair, Phoebe didn't know where she found the guts. She suddenly jumped

back to the hospital.

frowned. "Phoebe, what are you

lifted her head, stubbornly meeting his gaze. "I don't care. You need to stay

mentor. If something happens

at the hospital for days. You've done your part. Any more, and

mentor." Phoebe bit her lip. "Or because she's Vanessa's mom,

to be unreasonable, but right now, she couldn't

him uncomfortable. "Phoebe, I always thought you were kind and

know what kind of favor Sophia did for you that makes you stay by her side all the time, but I know Vanessa never has good intentions for you. Maybe they're

Theodore shouted, "I won't let you talk crap about Sophia like that. She's

into a bitter laugh under his accusation. She slowly lowered