Forbidden Passion

Chapter 533 Vanessa, Theodore Still Cares about You

After chugging down a big ol' bowl of medicine, Phoebe was tossing and turning in bed, totally unable to catch some Z's. Snowflakes were drifting outside, but her mind was all over the place, stressing about the hospital situation.

The second Phoebe bounced from the hospital, Vanessa hobbled downstairs.

Leaning on her crutch, she made her way to the ICU. The moment she saw Taylor, she broke down in tears before even saying a word. Taylor jumped up and hugged her tight.

Taylor, looking all worried, said, "Dang, you've lost so much weight."

Vanessa sniffled, "Taylor, I just found out Brandon's in the hospital. What's up with him? He's always been healthy; how'd he end up here?"

Seeing Vanessa still using a crutch, Taylor guided her to a bench. "Vanessa, chill. He'll be alright in a couple of days."

"Okay." Vanessa glanced at Taylor's puffy eyes and said, "You gotta take care of yourself too. Don't burn out; Theodore will freak out even more." Taylor nodded. "I know."

Vanessa peeked at the ICU and asked, "Taylor, where's Theodore?"

"The doc called him away. He'll be back soon." Taylor leaned back in the chair, staring at the ICU, and let out a soft sigh.

Vanessa's mind started racing with nasty thoughts when she noticed only Taylor was at the ICU entrance, meaning Phoebe hadn't shown up.

Her eyes gleamed. "Taylor, why haven't I seen Ms. Ziegler? With Brandon being so sick, shouldn't she be here with you?"

In the past, Taylor would've brushed off Vanessa's jabs, but lately, her home life had been a mess thanks to the mistress's meddling.

Taylor coldly pulled her hand away from Vanessa's grip and said, "Phoebe was busy all night. With us here, there's no need for everyone to be at the hospital."

Phoebe. It felt like a slap in the face,

fist and said softly, "I didn't mean

her eyes, not

nice to Vanessa would only fuel her ambitions. Vanessa thought if she could get rid of Phoebe, she could marry into the Reynolds family. No way

clearly didn't want to engage with her, feeling super uneasy. She wanted to go upstairs but didn't

see Christopher and Madison helping Sarah over. She quickly stood up to greet

family had been a hot mess, and Sarah looked noticeably older. She nodded at Vanessa and then rushed

asked, "Taylor, what's Brandon's

sharp. Brandon had been fine when he left the house yesterday, but now he was suddenly sick. Plus, Sarah had heard Taylor had a fight with Marlowe and ended up at the police station. She

fell yesterday. The doc said it's

think we've had

down next to Sarah and said, "Grandma, you pray every day. Our family's bound to

Mom said Dad's stable. He'll be

her chest

to calm her down, while Vanessa just stood there, not getting a word in. By the time Sarah finally noticed Vanessa, Theodore had already come

tell you not

Sarah snapped, "How could you keep something this big

"It's not about hiding it; we just didn't want you to stress. Dad's condition isn't that bad. The doc said he's still young, works out, and is in good health. A little bleeding might even lower his blood pressure." "This doctor is a joke. I want to file a complaint." Sarah fumed. She had almost fainted when she heard the

sighed. "Please, just

to speak up. She said, "Sarah, even if we don't trust the doc, we

not serious, why's he in the ICU? I'm not a kid; don't lie to me."

Vanessa shot a quick, pleading glance at Theodore before lowering

noticed her. "Vanessa, Sophia probably needs someone with her. I'll have Madison take you back to your room. Madison, take