Forbidden Passion

Chapter 714 Closer Than Ever

Outside the reception room, a familiar voice accompanied by a child's laughter reached Phoebe's ears, causing her to pause. She pushed the door open and walked in.

Bianca, sitting on the sofa, turned her head and looked at her with a smile. "Phoebe, long time no see. You look more beautiful than ever."

Phoebe's expression quickly shifted from a scowl to a smile when she saw Bianca. She walked over, and Bianca stood up to hug her. "Bianca."

"Why are you so thin?" Bianca wrapped her arms around Phoebe's waist and said, "You're getting thinner, but I'm getting fatter. I can't even show myself in public anymore."

"Stop talking nonsense, your figure is voluptuous. I'm envious." Phoebe pulled Bianca to sit down and looked at Benjamin, who was playing nearby.

"Benjamin has grown so tall, Bianca. He's looking more and more like you." Phoebe observed Benjamin.

Benjamin had rosy lips and white teeth, a chubby little face, thick and long eyelashes, and big round eyes, making him very endearing.

Bianca waved at Benjamin and said, "Benjamin, come over and greet with Aunt Phoebe."

Benjamin ran over and jumped into Bianca's arms, looking at Phoebe with clear, innocent eyes. He called out crisply, "Aunt Phoebe, my mom said you almost married into our family. Is that true?" Phoebe's expression turned a bit awkward.

Bianca pinched Benjamin's mouth and looked at Phoebe awkwardly, saying, "Phoebe, Benjamin speaks without a filter. Don't take it seriously."

Phoebe replied with a faint smile, "It's okay. Kids are innocent and say whatever comes to mind. Don't blame him."

Bianca was speechless.

handed her a cup of water. "Bianca, have some water. How have Delilah and the others been these past two

He turned down all the blind dates Delilah arranged for him." Bianca took a sip of coffee and quietly observed Phoebe's reaction. Bianca actually liked Phoebe quite a bit. Phoebe's character made her easy to get along with. If Phoebe became Edward's wife, she wouldn't be like other wealthy people, always at odds with her. Besides, Bianca had

more respected in the Vanderbilt Family. Seeing Phoebe not responding, Bianca smiled and said, "I think he's still waiting for you. He's been going to Caneda a lot these past two years. Have

been divorced. It's not fair to

hand. "Phoebe, all the wealth in the world can't compare to someone who truly loves you. You must cherish it." Phoebe understood Bianca's

single. Phoebe, Evelyn treated Brian and Edward like her own children back then. We

her hand and said, "Bianca, it's impossible between Edward and me. Don't bring it

slightly blushed. "Phoebe, is

to persuade me to

Phoebe could tell from her expression that she had come

helped us back then. From the moment I agreed to marry Theodore, it became impossible for Edward and me. It wasn't possible before, it's not possible now, and it won't be possible in the future," Phoebe said. Bianca smiled awkwardly. She was a pampered young lady and had never been so

keep stringing him along? Now you're acting all high and mighty in

a bit regretful. Seeing Phoebe's shocked

picked up Benjamin and walked out of

high heels gradually faded away. Phoebe rubbed her temples. She didn't want to maliciously speculate about Bianca's intentions in persuading her to marry Edward. But

Bianca weren't that close. Wasn't Bianca so concerned about her marriage because she was afraid that her

in the past two years, and ordinary harsh words couldn't hurt

the afternoon, Phoebe went to the

he didn't look as pale and thin. Phoebe felt much