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.

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

Theodore didn't love her.

when

Her life felt like a mess; the

her once-proud background had been trashed

Madison's blood boil. She wished she could rip

I never thought Theodore would like Phoebe. I mean, for the past three years, I always thought Theodore hated her." Vanessa was taken

be secretly

laid their feelings bare. "Madison, you're my good luck charm." Vanessa suddenly hugged Madison tight. "Thanks

sure why Vanessa was suddenly so upbeat. She called,

have a shot. I won't give up, and neither

clenched her fist, "Yeah,

to the ward. Sophia was awake and noticed Vanessa's bright mood. She asked softly, "Vanessa, did something good

was out of the game, but now I see I still got a shot." Sophia's

leveler. No matter how high and mighty you think

She coughed and said, "You should get back to work tomorrow. Theodore handed Queen Entertainment over to you. You need to show him what you're

spilled their feelings to each other, Vanessa figured she had plenty of chances to mess things

Phoebe back off would be a piece of cake. After all, Phoebe had no clue

side. She was sure Phoebe would bail if she knew

a sinister grin and shivered. "Vanessa,

back and smiled at her mom. "Mom, don't you like

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,

afternoon, the weather was perfect, and Brandon wanted to go outside and soak up some sun. Taylor knew he must be going