Forbidden Passion

Chapter 551 Theodore's Secret Crush

Vanessa, juggling her takeout, stumbled upstairs and was totally out of it. She stopped in front of the elevator, and just as the doors slid open, out came Madison. They locked eyes, and Madison bolted over, wrapping Vanessa in a bear hug, bawling her eyes out.

"Vanessa, Theodore wants to kick me out," Madison sobbed.

Vanessa almost toppled over from the impact. She leaned on her crutch, barely keeping them both upright.

The hospital lobby was packed, and people were giving them side-eye.

Not wanting to make a scene, Vanessa gently patted Madison's back. "Madison, chill. Let's find somewhere to talk."

Madison nodded, wiping her tears, and helped Vanessa hobble to a quieter spot.

Finally, they found a secluded bench. Madison was still sniffling, looking like a wreck. Vanessa sighed, "You can cry all you want. I don't even have the luxury to cry."

Madison glanced at Vanessa, who seemed spaced out. She wiped her tears and asked, "Vanessa, what's up? Is Sophia's condition getting worse?"

"No," Vanessa said, staring at the emergency exit sign. The green light cast a weird glow in her eyes.

"I just went downstairs to grab a package and caught Theodore confessing to Phoebe." Vanessa let out a bitter laugh. "You know, I've been with Theodore for years, always the one pouring my heart out. He's never once said he likes me." Madison looked shocked, "I thought Theodore was into you."

"I thought so too, but turns out he never was." Vanessa's eyes flashed with a mix of hurt and defiance.

She was always the one telling Theodore she liked him; she loved him.

words, she hoped he'd say them back, but

Theodore didn't love her.

his actions. So many times, when she wanted to get intimate, Theodore

Her life felt like a mess; the guy she loved was head over heels for

background had been trashed

it made Madison's blood boil. She wished she

never thought Theodore would like Phoebe. I mean, for the past three years, I always thought Theodore hated her." Vanessa was taken aback. She'd been so wrapped up in jealousy and anger that

to be secretly in

thought the bond between Theodore and Phoebe was unbreakable, but in reality, they had never laid their feelings bare. "Madison, you're my good luck charm."

sure why Vanessa was suddenly so upbeat.

Madison. "You're right. I still have a shot. I won't give up, and neither

felt a surge of hope. She clenched her

was awake and noticed Vanessa's bright mood.

always thought I was out of the game, but now I see I still got a shot." Sophia's brow furrowed. "Vanessa, what are you talking

how high and mighty you think

Theodore handed Queen Entertainment over

Vanessa figured she had plenty of chances to mess

making Phoebe back off would be a piece of

to be on Vanessa's side. She was sure Phoebe would bail if

watched Vanessa's face twist into a sinister grin and shivered. "Vanessa, what's going on

"Mom, don't you like Theodore? I'll make him your son-in-law." Sophia was left

was on the mend. He could get out of bed and move around. Taylor was there, helping him as they strolled down the hallway outside the ward. Brandon still "couldn't" remember the past few years, playing dumb every day. Taylor saw through it but didn't call him out,

go outside and soak up some sun. Taylor knew he must be going stir-crazy