Forbidden Passion

Chapter 536 I Don't Date Younger Folks

Grace's face lit up like a Christmas tree when she saw Phoebe. "Phoebe! What brings you to the hospital?" she blurted out.

But just mentioning the hospital seemed to put a damper on Grace's mood, and her smile faded.

"Just handling some stuff. Hey, how's your mom doing? Any better?" Phoebe asked, remembering Grace's mom, Alva, was battling liver cancer.

"Mom's still going through chemo. I come here whenever I can to keep her company," Grace said, then glanced curiously at the woman standing next to Phoebe. Taylor looked super classy and put-together, about the same age as Alva but aging like fine wine, with just a few lines around her eyes.

As Grace checked out Taylor, Taylor was also giving Grace the once-over. Grace was around the same age as Madison, with delicate features that seemed kinda familiar. "And who might this be?" Taylor asked.

Phoebe jumped in, "Mom, this is Grace, an artist signed with Queen Entertainment. She's got a supporting role in Evan's new movie."

"Evan, the famous actor?" Taylor, who loved her TV dramas, perked up at the name.

"Yep," Phoebe confirmed.

Taylor gave Grace a warm smile. "If you're acting with Evan, you've got a bright future. Keep at it."

Grace felt a weird sense of déjà vu with Taylor, like they'd met before, even though they hadn't. "Thanks. Acting's my dream, and I'll work hard to make Phoebe proud," Grace said sweetly. Taylor nodded. "You two chat. I'm off to the restroom."

After Taylor left, Phoebe and Grace kept talking in the hallway. "Your scenes with the crew are almost wrapped up, right? What's next?" Phoebe asked.

out. "Mom's condition's gotten worse. She needs surgery soon, but I'm broke. I need more roles fast, or I can't

shaking it like crazy. "Phoebe, you've already done so

Once your mom's better, you can pay me back when you start earning again, okay?" Phoebe insisted. "But..." Grace hesitated, feeling super touched

it out. I don't

genuinely moved, tears welling up. "Phoebe,

busy whenever the Sullivans called, giving them the

the medical bills. You talk to the doctor and set up the surgery. Alva

a tight hug, then quickly

her hands

run off, then turned to see Taylor coming out of the restroom, unsure how long she'd been standing

the lively one. It's impressive how she stays so positive and kind despite

hesitated. "Mom, did you hear all

Taylor nodded.

quickly explained, "Mom, I'll use my own money to cover her mom's medical bills. I won't touch

her. I'm not so

thought that hundreds of

money aren't real problems. But Phoebe, it's better to help from the source. Don't let your good intentions backfire," Taylor advised. Phoebe was

get it, Mom. Grace is a good person. I just don't want her stressing about money," Phoebe said

herself and knew how tough it could