Forbidden Passion
Chapter 174 I Want to Be with You Tonight

Vanessa loved.

Sophia had recovered quite well after her surgery. She sat up in bed, watching the handsome man sitting by her bedside. Of all her students, she valued Theodore the most, not only because of his excellence but also because he was the one She had once thought they would end up together, but fate had its own plans.

Theodore peeled an apple, removed the core, and cut it into pieces before handing it to Professor Fitzroy. "Professor, have some fruit," he said.

Sophia took it and forked a piece into her mouth. The apple was sweet.

"Theodore, has Vanessa been causing you trouble?" She asked.

Theodore paused in his action of wiping his hands. He shook his head, "No."

"I know you're a sentimental child. You've known Vanessa for 12 years now, and it's hard for you to refuse her requests. But Theodore, there's something I find hard to say," Sophia spoke as a blush of embarrassment crossed her face. Theodore, worried that her emotions might affect her health, quickly said, "Professor, please say it."

"You're already married. If you don't have feelings for Vanessa in that way, you should keep your distance. Don't give her hope," she said.

Theodore pursed his lips.

Seeing his troubled expression, Sophia put down the fruit plate, stood up, and bowed to Theodore.

Theodore was startled and quickly reached out to steady her. "Professor, please stand up. I can't accept this," he said.

Sophia sat upright and wiped her eyes. "Theodore, will you grant your professor one request?"

"Of course, Professor. What is it?" He asked.

Sophia bit her lip, finding it hard to articulate her request. Her face turned red, but for her daughter, she steeled herself and said, "Vanessa's feelings for you have never changed. She won't love anyone else in her life. Theodore, I ask you, because of her love for you, no matter what she does in the future, please don't blame her, alright?"

Theodore's lips tightened, and he remained silent.

Sophia held his wrist, "Please don't blame her. If you must blame someone, blame me for not being strict enough."

Vanessa sat on a bench outside the hospital room. Upon seeing Theodore emerge from the room, she quickly stood up to meet him.

She carefully observed Theodore's expression, "Theodore, what did my mom say to you?"

Theodore shook his head, "Let's go. I'll take you home."

As Theodore walked towards the elevator, Vanessa quickly followed him. They entered the elevator, where a nurse who had just finished her shift was also present.

The nurse was watching a live broadcast on her phone. Seeing a handsome man and a beautiful woman on her screen, she exclaimed, "Wow, are all fans this good-looking now? They make a great couple."

Theodore, who was quite tall, glanced at the phone screen unintentionally. His gaze stuck on the screen where Phoebe and Edward were almost cheek to cheek, laughing happily. The image flashed by, leaving endless room for speculation. Theodore's hands, hanging by his sides, clenched into fists. His face darkened and a wave of anger surged in his chest. This damn woman! She dared to have a rendezvous in front of a national audience. It seemed he had given her too much freedom recently; she had forgotten his taboos and was repeatedly crossing his boundaries.

The final live broadcast ended at half-past eleven. Noah Myers debuted as the center, which was within Phoebe's expectations, but she was still very happy.

The program team invited her to the celebration banquet, and she didn't refuse.

At the banquet, many people toasted her. After refusing a few times, she ended up drinking quite a lot. By the time the banquet ended, it was already two in the morning.

Edward, who hadn't drunk much, waited until the banquet was over before he went to help Phoebe.

Phoebe, who was quite drunk, smiled in relief when she saw Edward. "Edward, take me home," she said.

Edward's eyes darkened as he helped her walk towards the elevator. "Phoebe, I'm sorry, but I don't want to take you home. I want to be with you tonight."