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.

poke him

He was just at the hospital, no funny business with

didn't do anything wrong. What's the big deal?"

at a loss for

it were Mrs. Vanderbilt who was sick, and Phoebe was taking care of her, staying out all night with

scenario, and you're

Theodore was speechless.

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

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

lips together, staying

She

in rehab. Her leg could bear weight now, but

her leg injury had worsened because of

real piece of work. Can't snag Theodore, so you butter up

shift in attitude had

and said coolly, "Jealousy really does make

She was stunned for a second, then got suspicious again. "You think buttering me up will make me give up on Theodore?

rage, and she swung

icy. "Vanessa, if I were you, after all the crap you've been through, I'd stay far

go, causing Vanessa to stumble back and hit the elevator wall with

get cocky. Theodore is mine. You know why he stayed at

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

but

long as he didn't ask for a divorce, she could pretend she

a divorce.