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.

joint in

was lined with old houses, and the place had a nostalgic

walked in, Wyatt

rising from the dishes. It felt like a cozy, bustling hideaway, totally separate from

be ready soon," Wyatt

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

Theodore said, following

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

face, then smiled, "Yeah, I like the

Under the warm orange glow, Theodore's eyes were

he liked the

way he was looking at her, it felt like

stared at Theodore, her

their food, snapping them out of the

She grabbed her teacup, took a sip, and turned to look out the window,

the waiter reminded

picked up the utensils and handed one to Phoebe. "Eat up. This stuff is best when it's

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

stirred the food in her

paused and asked, "What's up?

said, lowering her head to eat. After a few bites, she realized Theodore was still staring at her, like she had something on her face. Phoebe looked up. "Why are you staring at

smile puzzling. She took another bite

school. After I went abroad, not so much. This place has been around for over twenty years, and the taste hasn't changed a bit," Theodore said. Phoebe glanced around. Being in a small alley, this place had

did this