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.

was horsing around with Phoebe

She shot him an annoyed look. "Theodore,

loved seeing Phoebe's animated expressions. Her eyes sparkled, and the slight flush of irritation made

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 hit

his sleeves with a grin.

dodge, splashing water

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, staring at Theodore in

looking a mess. He couldn't stop laughing and said, "Oops,

was furious

it with water, ready to give Theodore a

grabbing her hand with the dish, chuckling. "Phoebe, I messed up. Don't be mad." He

struggled. "Oh, you're gonna regret this

on the lips and

Her anger melted away, replaced by a sudden warmth in her heart. She let Theodore take

wet fingers slid down Phoebe's wrist,

clothes are soaked. Go take a hot shower so you don't catch a cold." Theodore's words sounded innocent but had a hint of something more. Phoebe's

Her heart was pounding.

rang. He pulled it out, and Phoebe saw

hand away. "I'm going to take

away. He licked his lips and answered the

what do I do? My mom's condition suddenly got worse, and the doctors are trying to save her. It's

panic. I'll

pitifully, "I'm sorry. I shouldn't have called you, but I didn't know who else to turn

was gentle. "It's okay. I'll