Forbidden Passion

Chapter 554 The Deep Kiss in the Alley

Theodore scowled, "Phoebe, why are you all about Grace and not giving a damn about Madison? Madison's innocent in this mess too."

"Yeah, she's innocent, but she's been showered with way more love than Grace ever got." Phoebe's heart ached just thinking about Grace's face when she said she had no home.

Grace was supposed to be the pampered princess of the Reynolds family. If it weren't for Mason and Alva's selfishness, swapping Madison and Grace so Madison could live it up, Grace would've grown up in the Reynolds family, treated like royalty.

Now, Grace can't go back to the Sullivan family, and the Reynolds family isn't exactly rolling out the red carpet for her. Grace got the short end of the stick, big time. Madison might be innocent, but she got double the love in this whole deal.

Mason and Alva, all about giving Madison the high life, swapped her with Grace. The Reynolds family, clueless, showered Madison with love and affection.

Even when Madison stumbled into Mason and Alva's life, Mason's first move was to throw money at her.

Even with Alva in the hospital needing cash, Mason and Alva never hit Madison up for it, instead making Grace hustle for the funds.

When Grace got hit by a car and ended up in the hospital, Mason's main worry was that Grace might blow through the money meant for Alva's surgery.

But still, Mason and Alva cared about Madison's feelings. What did Grace ever do wrong?

Theodore dropped his gaze, seeing Phoebe's pissed-off expression. He knew if they kept this up, they'd end up in a shouting match.

Theodore smartly switched gears, "I'm starving. Wanna grab a bite with me?"

Phoebe blinked, surprised. She thought Theodore would keep arguing. She took a deep breath, calmed down, and asked, "Have you seen Dad yet?" Theodore nodded, "Yeah. Let's go."

He turned and headed for the hospital entrance. Phoebe hesitated but quickly caught up, walking beside him.

a little joint in

old houses, and the place had

owner, Wyatt Fisher, seemed to know Theodore well. As soon as they walked in,

a cozy, bustling hideaway, totally separate from the

hang tight. It'll be ready soon,"

snowflakes falling under the streetlamp outside the window. "It's

than rain," Theodore said, following her

sad vibe, while rain's just plain depressing. Snow's definitely better," Phoebe agreed. "But I don't like either. I prefer sunshine." Chasing

back at her face, then

Under the warm orange

said he

her, it

Theodore, her lips slightly

their food, snapping

took a sip, and turned to look out the window, admiring the snowy

meal." the waiter reminded them

handed one to Phoebe. "Eat up. This stuff is best when

took the utensils, her fingers brushing against Theodore's, sending a jolt

the

she wasn't eating much, paused

to eat. After a few bites, she realized Theodore was still staring at her, like she had something on her

smile puzzling. She took another bite and said, "It's pretty

classmates back in school. After I went abroad, not so much. This place has been around for over twenty years, and the taste

asked, "When did this