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.

cup of water. "Bianca, have some water. How have Delilah and

dates Delilah arranged for him." Bianca took a sip of coffee and quietly observed Phoebe's reaction. Bianca actually liked

more respected in the Vanderbilt Family. Seeing Phoebe not responding, Bianca smiled and said, "I think he's still

said, "Bianca, I've been divorced. It's not fair

about willingness." Bianca put down her cup and held Phoebe's 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 intentions. She said directly,

children back then. We all appreciate her kindness. If you marry Edward, our families will

and said, "Bianca, it's impossible between Edward and me.

face slightly blushed. "Phoebe, is there something wrong between you and

know you came to persuade

looked embarrassed, feeling as if Phoebe had seen through her. Phoebe

possible before, it's not possible now, and it won't be possible in the

this for you. If you don't have feelings for Edward, why keep stringing him along? Now you're acting all high and mighty in front

Bianca felt a bit regretful. Seeing Phoebe's shocked expression,

and walked out of

to maliciously speculate about Bianca's intentions in persuading her to marry Edward.

weren't that close. Wasn't Bianca so concerned about her marriage

had been through too much in the past

afternoon, Phoebe went to the hospital

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