Forbidden Passion
Chapter 258 Ambiguity

During breakfast, Phoebe found out that Vanessa had already left, and Theodore had arranged for a driver to take her back. He made her sense something unusual. Mrs. Reynolds said, "It's better to have the driver take her. Theodore, you're already a married man, so you should avoid affairs."

When she saw Vanessa descending the staircase in the morning, her heart skipped. 'Did Theodore ever consider Phoebe's feelings when he brought her home in the middle of the night?' She pondered.

It was most difficult for a husband and wife to accept a mistress, especially when it came to a former lover. Which wife would be so generous to watch her husband entangled with his first love every day and remain indifferent? Before Theodore could say anything, Madison became unhappy when she heard this. "Vanessa and Theodore have known each other for over ten years. If they can't be a couple, can't they at least be friends?" Mrs. Reynolds frowned at her and understood she hadn't thought it through. "We are talking, you should not interrupt."

"I'm not a child anymore. I'm almost at the legal age to get married," Madison retorted.

However, Mrs. Reynolds didn't bring up the previous topic again after Madison's remark. Brandon, who was sitting next to her, handed her a piece of ham. "Here, the corned ham you like. Eat it while it's hot." Mrs. Reynolds glanced at him affectionately and shyly lowered her head to eat.

When Theodore finished breakfast, he ascended the staircase to take a shower. Mrs. Reynolds called Phoebe over and gave her a necklace. It was an exceptionally beautiful pendant with jade inside, surrounded by a circle of diamonds. Phoebe recognized the brand of the necklace. It cost tens of thousands. She looked at Mrs. Reynolds curiously. It wasn't a special occasion or her birthday, so why was she suddenly given a necklace?

As if reading Phoebe's thoughts, Mrs. Reynolds smiled and said, "I thought about our conversation that day and realized you were right. I made some changes, and It worked out well. It is a token of appreciation for you." Phoebe had already sensed the ambiguous atmosphere between her in-laws at the dinner table last night, but she didn't expect it to be because of her.

"Put it on, let me have a look," Mrs. Reynolds urged.

Phoebe took out the necklace and put it on herself. Mrs. Reynolds looked at her from left to right, increasingly satisfied. "I have good taste. Jade suits you very well." Phoebe looked at herself in the mirror and also found it very beautiful. She didn't take it off.

She felt great and came out of Mrs. Reynolds' room. As she descended the staircase, she saw Theodore leaning against the back of the sofa, seemingly waiting for her. She walked over, picked up her bag from the sofa, and said, "You've been waiting for a while. Let's go."

Theodore glanced at her and noticed the extra necklace around her neck. The emerald color complemented her fair skin and made it dazzling.

"Did she give it to you?"

Phoebe felt his gaze lingering on her neck. She raised her hand, touched the small pendant, and replied happily, "Yes, do I fit it?"

"It's beautiful." Theodore couldn't help but look at it a little longer. Phoebe had a slender neck, and despite using her phone and tablet frequently, there were no visible lines.

Phoebe smiled, and they walked out together. Mrs. Reynolds watched them from upstairs satisfactorily.

Madison descended the staircase and saw her mother secretly standing there and smiling slyly. She patted her on the shoulder and asked, "What are you looking at? Why are you smiling so strangely?"

Mrs. Reynolds was startled and patted her chest. "You almost gave me a heart attack. Let me tell you, in the future, stay out of Theodore and Vanessa's affairs."

Madison was taken aback and couldn't help but defend herself. "When did I interfere? It's obvious that Theodore still likes Vanessa."

Mrs. Reynolds sternly tapped Madison's head.

All parents had their thoughts and believed that their children were more beautiful and intelligent than any other. Even if Madison has achieved nothing, Mrs. Reynolds still considered her the best child.