Forbidden Passion

Chapter 537 Making Her Give Up Completely

Phoebe was listening to Vanessa, her eyes darting over to Theodore as he got up. Every time she saw those two together, it felt like a punch to the gut.

She knew she shouldn't be so hung up on it, but damn, she couldn't help the jealousy.

With a tight-lipped smile, Phoebe said, "Taylor, I'm heading down to the lobby."

"Sure thing, let me know if you need some cash." Taylor gave her hand a reassuring pat. Phoebe didn't even glance back at Theodore and Vanessa before making her exit.

Out of nowhere, Vanessa called after her, "Ms. Ziegler, I'm heading to the lobby, too. Let's go together."

Phoebe's brow furrowed. What was Vanessa playing at? She didn't want to deal with her, but walking away would make her look scared.

She shot Vanessa a look. "Miss Fitzroy, lead the way."

Theodore watched them leave, frowning. He turned to Taylor. "What's Phoebe doing in the lobby?"

"There's a kid at Queen Entertainment whose mom needs surgery. Phoebe's gonna help with the medical bills. She's got a big heart," Taylor explained.

"Yeah, she'd probably rescue a stray dog herself," Theodore muttered. He sat back down, eyeing the fancy food Vanessa had brought from some five-star joint. Taylor didn't even give it a second look before chucking it in the trash. Taylor plopped down next to Theodore. "I heard you were glued to Sophia's bedside recently. What was that about?"

"Sophia was in bad shape, and James was so stressed he got sick. Vanessa was all alone, and I was worried," Theodore said.

Taylor shot him a glare, clearly pissed. "Worried? Are you their son-in-law now? Theodore, you used to have more sense." "Mom, there's nothing going on between us," Theodore said, annoyed. Taylor's anger flared. "Who'd believe that? Does Phoebe buy it?"

"Why wouldn't she?" Theodore asked, genuinely confused.

wanted to poke him

the big deal. He was just at the hospital,

didn't do anything wrong. What's the big

at a loss for

and Phoebe was taking care of her, staying out all night with Edward, how would you feel?" Taylor challenged. "She wouldn't dare!"

made up a scenario, and you're losing it.

Theodore was speechless.

If Phoebe ever did that, he'd lock

said seriously,

lips together,

a text. She didn't know Alva's name, so

could bear weight now, but it would be at least six more months before

thought about how her leg injury had worsened because of Phoebe, she wanted to

so you butter up Taylor and Brandon instead.

in attitude

her phone back into her pocket. She looked at the fuming Vanessa and said coolly, "Jealousy really does make people ugly. There's some truth to that."

piano like a pro. You were stunning back then." Vanessa was caught off guard by the compliment. She was stunned for a second, then got suspicious again. "You think buttering me up will make me give up on Theodore? Keep dreaming." Phoebe smirked and pointed at the shiny elevator wall. "Look at yourself now. You're a mess. Those who used to crush on

twisted with rage, and she swung her crutch at

hand, her eyes icy. "Vanessa, if I were you, after all the crap

stumble back and hit the elevator wall with

back. "Phoebe, don't get cocky. Theodore is mine. You know why he stayed

grew. "Phoebe, be smart and divorce Theodore. Don't wait until

but her

for Vanessa, but as long as he

have him ask for a divorce. As long as he