Forbidden Passion

Chapter 521 A Sexual Implications

Sophia just gawked at Vanessa, who looked totally unhinged. Her heart was racing, and she felt like she could barely catch her breath. She blurted out, "But he doesn't love you."

Vanessa shot back, "Doesn't matter, Mom. Once I start dating him, he'll see how much I love him and realize how awesome I am."

Sophia knew Theodore was a catch, but he was still Phoebe's husband. If Vanessa kept pushing, she'd just be the other woman.

A few days ago, Sophia's health was all over the place, keeping Theodore stuck at the hospital, which had already strained their teacher-student bond. Sophia tried to reason with her, "Vanessa, let it go."

Vanessa's eyes were wild. "No way!"

Sophia's frustration boiled over. "What do you want from me? Are you trying to drive me insane?"

Vanessa stared at Sophia, thinking about how Theodore had been at the hospital, worried about Sophia.

Vanessa begged, "Mom, Theodore listens to you. Help me out. I don't need him to divorce Phoebe. Just let him visit me every few days, and I'll be happy."

Sophia was so mad she couldn't think straight, and the medical equipment started beeping like crazy.

Vanessa freaked out, dropping the knife she was holding. She leaned over the bed, panicking. "Mom, calm down. I can't live without him. Please, have some mercy." Sophia felt like she was suffocating, her vision blurring. Vanessa was crying like a little kid.

Vanessa kept pleading, "I can't go on without him, Mom. Please help me."

Doctors and nurses rushed in, shoving Vanessa aside. They checked Sophia's pupils and heartbeat, jumping into emergency mode.

Vanessa, losing it, covered her face and watched the chaos. She pulled out her phone and called Theodore, tears streaming down her face.

finished eating and was horsing around with Phoebe in the

washing dishes, getting splashed by Theodore. She shot him

eyes sparkled, and the slight flush of irritation made her even

put the dish back in the sink, took off her gloves, and splashed water at Theodore. "Bring it on. Who's down?" Theodore dodged quickly, but some water still

rolled up his sleeves with a grin. "Alright, let's

him. He didn't dodge, splashing water

he could finish, Theodore splashed water on Phoebe's face. She stood there, stunned, water dripping from her face and chin. Phoebe's mouth dropped open,

saw her hair sticking to her cheeks, looking a mess.

was furious

washed dish, and filled it with

Theodore quickly ran over, grabbing her hand with the dish, chuckling.

struggled. "Oh, you're gonna

her on the

off guard by the kiss and couldn't keep up the fight. Her anger melted away, replaced by a sudden warmth in her

fingers slid down Phoebe's wrist,

catch a cold." Theodore's words sounded innocent but had a hint of something more. Phoebe's ears turned bright red. She let him lead her

Her heart was pounding.

bedroom door, Theodore's phone rang. He pulled it

quickly pulled her hand away. "I'm going to take

He licked his

what do I do? My mom's condition suddenly got worse, and the doctors are trying to save her. It's all my fault for not taking good care of her."

said, "Vanessa, don't panic. I'll be

into a smile. She looked at the chaotic hospital room and said pitifully, "I'm sorry. I shouldn't have called you, but I didn't know who else to turn

"It's okay.