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.

him in the forehead. "Hasn't Phoebe

the big deal. He was just at

didn't do anything wrong. What's the

was at a loss for

was taking care of her, staying out all night with Edward, how would you feel?" Taylor

I just made up a scenario, and you're losing it. But you actually did it. Think about

Theodore was speechless.

made his blood boil. If Phoebe ever did that, he'd lock her up

angry face, Taylor said seriously, "Theodore, you need to

his lips

Phoebe pulled out her phone to send a text. She didn't know Alva's name, so she decided to ask

leg could bear weight now, but it would be at

injury had worsened because

so you butter up Taylor and Brandon instead.

attitude had to

Phoebe slipped her phone back into her pocket. She looked at the fuming Vanessa and said coolly, "Jealousy really does make

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

twisted with rage, and she

"Vanessa, if I were you, after all the crap you've been through, I'd stay far away from me and keep my

to stumble back and hit the elevator

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

"Phoebe, be smart and divorce Theodore. Don't wait until you're kicked out; that's

stood tall, but her heart

he didn't ask for a divorce, she

divorce. As long as he asks, I won't