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 in the forehead. "Hasn't Phoebe confronted

was just at the hospital, no funny business

do anything wrong. What's the big deal?"

was at a loss

care of her, staying out all night with Edward, how would

just made up a scenario, and you're

Theodore was speechless.

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

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

his lips together, staying

out her phone to send a text. She didn't know

rehab. Her leg could bear weight now, but it would be at least six more months before she

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

Theodore, so you butter up Taylor and Brandon instead. Smooth move!"

sudden shift in attitude

Vanessa and said coolly, "Jealousy really does make people ugly. There's some truth to that." Vanessa snapped, "What did you

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

twisted with rage, and she

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

Vanessa to stumble back and hit the elevator

"Phoebe, don't get cocky. Theodore is mine. You know why he stayed at the hospital with me and my mom?

divorce Theodore. Don't wait until you're kicked out; that's just

stood tall, but

Theodore had feelings for Vanessa, but as long as he didn't ask for

ask for a divorce. As long as