Forbidden Passion

Chapter 545 I've Put Up with You for a Long Time

The hallway was decked out with three surveillance cameras, covering every angle and leaving no room for shady business.

Madison nudged the door open and crept inside, only to lock eyes with Phoebe, who was already staring her down. Her scalp prickled with shock.

In that split second, Madison freaked out and thought about bolting.

"Madison," Phoebe called out, "since you're here, come in and take a look. Grace is still kicking, so I guess you'll be bummed."

Madison's hands and feet went ice-cold. Her back went rigid as she slowly turned to face Phoebe, forcing a fake smile. "Phoebe, what are you talking about? I don't get it." Phoebe said, "I've been waiting for you to show up."

Madison clenched her fists, feeling guilty as hell. She figured Grace must've spilled something to Phoebe, which explained why Phoebe was acting all weird.

Madison replied, "What do you mean? I heard she was in a car accident, so I came to check on her. Phoebe, you don't think I had something to do with it, do you?"

Phoebe stared her down.

Madison felt both anxious and pissed under her gaze. "Yeah, I don't like her, but I wouldn't run her over with a car. Killing someone is a big deal, and I'm not about to mess up my own future." Phoebe stayed silent, just staring.

Madison got more and more uneasy. She wished she could rip out Phoebe's eyes so she wouldn't have to deal with that icy stare. Frustrated, she said, "I know you hate me, but you don't have to think the worst of me. Besides, if you suspect me, you need proof." Phoebe let out a laugh and looked away.

That laugh totally set Madison off. She stormed in, "What are you laughing at, Phoebe? I'm telling you, I've had enough of you." Phoebe said, "Funny, I've had enough of you too."

Phoebe never got why Madison was so unambitious. The Reynolds family had killer genes. Even Taylor was a top student from a fancy school, yet Madison dropped out of college without even finishing her associate degree. Madison had been living the high life as a rich heiress, but she never achieved anything. She really didn't fit the Reynolds family mold. Now it finally clicked for Phoebe Madison wasn't actually part of the Reynolds family. "You!" Madison was fuming and raised her hand to slap her.

spoiled and willful but still had

pupils constricted abruptly,

what were you planning to do to Grace? Yank out her oxygen tube?" Phoebe

so rattled by Phoebe's attitude that she couldn't say a word.

quiet, with only the steady beeping

a chair, staring at the sleeping Grace. After that scare, Madison probably wouldn't

her nose, feeling

and hurried upstairs to find Vanessa. "Vanessa, what should I do? Phoebe seems to

sure no one was eavesdropping, then yanked Madison

said, "Madison, chill out. I told you to stay away from

I heard Grace woke up this morning. She must've told Phoebe

eventually. They got no proof. Just

Madison to be both dumb and nasty. Madison would drag her down sooner or

calm down, "I get it. I'll deny it till the

more pitiful, the better. Got it?" Vanessa

Vanessa was speechless.

brought food to the ICU. Brandon was awake, and Taylor scooped a bowl of porridge, sitting by

looks way better today. Mrs. Sarah Reynolds would be so happy to see

let's video call Sarah. That way, she can see for herself and won't stress about coming to the hospital. It's a long trip for her, and it's such a hassle." "Okay." Riley stood for a moment and then suddenly asked Taylor, "Mrs. Reynolds, is something up with Madison? She's been acting weird lately, especially today. She ran several red lights

Taylor frowned.

and pressed his hand to her brow, "Don't frown,

"Madison came to the hospital. Why didn't