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.

eating and was horsing

was washing dishes, getting splashed by Theodore. She shot him

animated expressions. Her eyes sparkled, and the slight flush of irritation made her even cuter. Theodore

water at Theodore. "Bring

his sleeves with a grin. "Alright, let's see who's

dodge, splashing water back at her. They were having a blast, neither

where you run." Before 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,

to her cheeks, looking a mess. He couldn't

furious at his

grabbed a freshly washed dish, and filled it with water, ready to

grabbing her hand with the dish, chuckling. "Phoebe, I messed up.

"Oh, you're

kissed her on the

was caught off guard by the kiss and couldn't keep up the fight. Her anger melted away, replaced by

wet fingers slid down Phoebe's wrist,

innocent but had a hint of something more. Phoebe's ears turned bright red. She let him lead her out of the kitchen, with Ollie

Her heart was pounding.

Theodore's phone rang. He pulled it out, and Phoebe saw the

pulled her hand away. "I'm going

Theodore watched her walk away. He licked his lips and answered the

panicked voice came through. "Theodore, 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 right

room and said pitifully, "I'm sorry. I shouldn't have called you, but I didn't

"It's okay. I'll hang up