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.

I'm broke. I need more roles fast, or I can't cover her medical bills." "How much do you need? I can

snapped up, shaking it like crazy. "Phoebe, you've already done so much for me. I

not a gift. Once your mom's better, you can pay me back when you start earning again, okay?" Phoebe insisted. "But..." Grace hesitated, feeling super touched

"Cut it out. I don't date younger

tears welling up. "Phoebe, why are you

they would be asked for a loan if they reached out, were quick to say they were busy whenever the Sullivans called, giving them the cold shoulder. But

settle the medical bills. You talk to the

Phoebe a tight hug, then

stopped, made a heart shape with her hands above her head, and bent

coming out of

gaze. "Grace is quite the lively one. It's impressive how she stays so positive and

did you hear all

Taylor nodded.

cover her mom's medical

a good thing by helping her. I'm not so strict that I'd forbid you from

smiled sheepishly. "I'm sorry. I just thought that hundreds of thousands in medical bills is no

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

I just don't want

had been through financial struggles herself and