Forbidden Passion
Chapter 619 Phoebe Decided to Have the Babies

After dinner, Phoebe hit up Cindy for a few vitamin bottles, emptied 'em out, and filled 'em with folic acid.

Dodging Evelyn's eagle eyes, this was the only play.

Cindy was her wingman, "If Evelyn finds out I knew and didn't spill, she'll never cook for me again."

"I'll get the kids to cook for you in the future," Phoebe said, screwing the caps back on.

Cindy noticed Phoebe seemed to be rolling with the punches. It was like, over one meal, Phoebe had already bonded with the three kiddos in her belly. She couldn't help but ask, "Phoebe, are you really gonna have these babies?"

If Phoebe went through with it, there'd be no way she'd patch things up with Theodore. Phoebe knew how possessive Theodore could get.

Phoebe tossed the vitamin bottles into her bag and replied coolly, "Yep."

"Won't you think it over?" Cindy asked softly.

Phoebe paused, then nodded gently but firmly, "Yeah, I can raise them, and I won't regret it."

Cindy let out a sigh.

Cindy wondered if she could handle it as smoothly as Phoebe if it were her. Probably not.

"Alright, I'll be the godmother of the three munchkins, and I'll help you raise 'em," Cindy declared.

After deciding to have the kids, Phoebe felt a huge weight lift off her shoulders. The thought of the kids filled her mind, leaving no room for anything else.

In the general manager's office of the Vanderbilt Group, the secretary walked in briskly, eyeing Edward behind the desk.

"Mr. Vanderbilt, there's news about Ms. Ziegler."

Edward looked up, seeing the secretary's serious face, he gripped his pen tighter, feeling a bad vibe.

"Spill it!" Edward commanded, his voice tense.

The secretary hesitated, then blurted out, "Ms. Ziegler went to the hospital this afternoon, and word is she's pregnant."

The pen in Edward's hand snapped, and the secretary felt a chill down his spine, too nervous to look at Edward's face.

The office fell into an eerie silence, and the secretary could almost hear Edward's heavy breathing, followed by the sound of stuff hitting the floor. The secretary, caught in the storm, was frozen with fear.

Seeing the secretary still standing there, Edward barked, "Get out!"

The secretary didn't waste a second and bolted, fearing if he lingered, he'd get caught in Edward's rage.

Edward yanked off his tie, still feeling like an invisible hand was choking him, making it hard to breathe.

Had he planned everything, only to get played by fate?

Edward braced himself against the desk, breathing heavily, his eyes dark with anger. No way, he wouldn't let Phoebe have this kid. Phoebe was his!

He wouldn't let this kid come between him and Phoebe!

The secretary stood outside the office, anxiously waiting for about ten minutes, then saw Edward walk out, looking calm and composed.

Edward no longer had that violent vibe, but he still scared the crap out of people.

"I'm heading out for a bit. Get someone to clean up the office," Edward said without looking at the secretary, striding towards the elevator and quickly disappearing from sight.

The secretary felt like he just dodged a bullet, letting out a long breath. People always talked about how scary Theodore from the Reynolds Group was, but man, they had no clue Edward could be just as terrifying. Edward usually had this gentle vibe, but when he got pissed, he was downright ruthless.

Edward drove off, aimlessly cruising the streets, and eventually ended up at Golden Apartment.

He stared at the place for a bit before getting out, popping the trunk, and grabbing a bunch of fancy-looking boxes. Then he headed inside.

Evelyn heard the doorbell and opened up, momentarily stunned to see Edward. "Edward, what brings you here? Come on in."

Edward flashed a warm smile, "Evelyn, just came to see you."

Seeing the stuff in his hands, Evelyn felt a bit embarrassed, "You didn't have to bring anything. Next time, don't do this, or I won't let you in."

Edward changed his shoes at the door and said, "You're like a mom to me. It's only right to show some respect."

Evelyn was touched, her heart feeling all warm and fuzzy. She took the stuff and placed it on the cabinet, inviting Edward to sit in the living room.

After sitting down, Edward looked around, "Phoebe not home yet?"

"She wasn't feeling well today, so Cindy took her to the hospital for a check-up. She said she'd crash at Cindy's place tonight. Didn't you hit her up before coming?" Evelyn said, sitting next to Edward.

Evelyn knew Edward never really got over Phoebe. Lately, he'd been dropping by a lot, saying he came to see her, but she knew he was really there for Phoebe.

Evelyn was quite satisfied with Edward; both his background and character were good.

But Phoebe had already been divorced. Back in the day, Evelyn never dared to hope Phoebe could marry into the Vanderbilt family, and now she dared even less. "What's wrong with her?" Edward asked.

"Probably a stomach thing. It's been acting up lately. I just called her, and she said it's no big deal," Evelyn said.

Edward lowered his eyes, his gaze flickering slightly.

No wonder Evelyn didn't suspect a thing. In her eyes, Phoebe was still someone who'd been told she could never have kids.

The living room suddenly got real quiet. Evelyn rubbed her hands together, looking at Edward's handsome profile, and couldn't help but say, "Edward, I've watched you grow up. I know what you're thinking, but..." Edward cut her off, "Evelyn, I don't care."

"You don't care, but does your family?" Evelyn didn't want to be harsh, but she didn't want Edward wasting his time either. "Edward, I'm saying this for your own good. If Phoebe hadn't been married before, she might barely be a match for you. But now that she's divorced, don't waste your time on her."

Edward slowly clenched his fists, looking up at Evelyn, "Evelyn, Phoebe is my life. If I could let go, I wouldn't have waited for her for four years."

Evelyn sighed, "If only you two had gotten married smoothly back then."

Talking about the past was pointless now; they could only look forward.

A flash of resentment crossed Edward's eyes, but he quickly pulled it together when he looked at Evelyn. He said, "It's fine. When we get married in the future, I'll cherish her even more."

Evelyn was moved by Edward's persistence. Although she felt that Phoebe didn't deserve someone as good as Edward, if Phoebe and Edward could be together, she wouldn't have to worry about Phoebe not being loved in the future.