Forbidden Passion
Chapter 710 Am I Going to Eat Her or Something?

Ruby's fingers curled up a bit in front of her, like she didn't want to bring up the darkest time in her life. "Just live a normal life."

Phoebe knew Ruby was too proud to show any weakness, no matter how rough the past few years had been. And honestly, Phoebe wasn't trying to dig into her past. Phoebe's feelings towards Ruby were a mixed bag.

On one hand, Ruby had been Vanessa's best friend and had a hand in Donovan's death, making it hard for Phoebe to fully trust her.

But on the other hand, Ruby had chosen to have Ethan even if it meant getting kicked out by the Adams Family, which made it hard for Phoebe to ignore her current situation.

Phoebe, feeling all sorts of conflicted, just wanted to check on how Ruby was doing lately.

Phoebe looked at Ruby, puzzled, "Weren't you and Vanessa tight? Haven't you kept in touch?"

At the mention of Vanessa, Ruby's face twisted with disgust. She smirked coldly, "Phoebe, don't dig. Vanessa and I had a falling out a long time ago."

Phoebe pressed her lips together.

Ruby looked at Phoebe with a strange emotion in her eyes, saying, "I heard that over two years ago, you and she were kidnapped by that illegitimate son of the Reynolds Family, and Theodore chose to save her in the end. Today, I saw you and Theodore seem to have patched things up. Phoebe, you look smart, but you're actually dumb as hell."

Phoebe's heart skipped a beat, "When did I reconcile with him?"

Ruby squinted, seeing that Phoebe didn't seem to be lying, she softened a bit, "Phoebe, don't fall into the same trap twice."

"Do I need you to remind me?" Phoebe's face darkened. Just then, the delivery guy called her, saying he couldn't find the ward.

Phoebe explained for a bit, but the delivery guy was still lost, so she had to go to the elevator to meet him.

Phoebe stood by the elevator waiting. The elevator slowly opened, and she immediately saw Taylor, Theodore, and Sandra standing behind the delivery guy. They looked like one big happy family.

The delivery guy walked out and asked politely, "Ms. Ziegler, did you order the food? Sorry, I went to the wrong building and delayed your meal. My bad."

Phoebe took the food and thanked him. The delivery guy then went down the nearby emergency stairs, leaving Phoebe standing there alone.

She turned to leave with the food when Sandra's voice came from behind, "Ms. Ziegler, what a coincidence. What are you doing at the hospital?" Phoebe's steps faltered.

She had planned to ignore them, but now she had to turn around and face Taylor, Theodore, and Sandra in the elevator. She greeted them coolly, "Aunt Taylor, Mr. Reynolds, Ms. Ramirez. Didn't expect to see you here." Hearing Phoebe's distant tone, Sandra's smile widened, noticing Taylor's twitching mouth from the corner of her eye.

Phoebe was truly ruthless.

Phoebe had been married into the Reynolds Family for four years. According to Bianca, Taylor hadn't treated her badly. Now that she was divorced, she was so distant, which was heartlessly cold.

Taylor glanced at Phoebe and couldn't help but say, "Since you're at the hospital, you should go upstairs and see Grandma. She misses you."

Theodore frowned, "Mom, stop."

Sarah's words from that night were still fresh in his mind. If Sarah saw Phoebe, who knows what she would say to her.

Taylor shot him a glare, "Shouldn't she go? She was married into the Reynolds Family for four years. How did we ever wrong her?"

Theodore looked at Phoebe, trying to signal her to refuse.

But Phoebe acted like she didn't catch his hint. She said, "Aunt Taylor, you're right. Which room is Sarah in? I'll take the food back to my room and go right away."

Taylor gave her the room number, and Phoebe walked away with the food.

As the elevator doors slowly closed, Taylor glared at Theodore but, mindful of Sandra's presence, said nothing, feeling stifled.

Last time, Theodore had been injured because of Phoebe. Taylor had gone to Superstar Entertainment to see Phoebe and tricked her into coming to the hospital. Who knew what they talked about, but Phoebe's attitude towards them remained cold.

A few days ago, Sarah had called Taylor to her bedside, subtly hinting that Taylor should introduce a girlfriend to Theodore and settle down quickly so she could hold a grandchild before she died.

Hearing Sarah mention a child, Taylor knew that Sarah would never agree to Phoebe and Theodore remarrying. With Sarah around, the chances of Phoebe and Theodore getting back together were slim. Phoebe took the food back to the room and told Ruby to eat first, as she was going to visit a patient.

Phoebe went downstairs to the mall to buy some supplements suitable for the elderly, then headed to Sarah's room. She stood at the door and heard laughter inside.

Listening closely, Phoebe realized it was Sandra trying to please Sarah.

Phoebe raised her hand and knocked on the door. The laughter inside immediately stopped. After a moment, someone came to open the door. It was Riley, who was pleasantly surprised to see Phoebe. "Phoebe, come in. It's been over two years, and you've gotten even thinner," Riley said warmly, pulling Phoebe into the room.

Phoebe carried the health supplements through the small outer living room and into the inner room.

The inner room was no longer filled with laughter. Everyone looked at her with different expressions, but Phoebe remained calm. Phoebe walked to the bedside and gently called out to Sarah, who was leaning against the pillow, "Grandma, I'm here to see you." Sarah said coldly, "Well, that's really my honor."

Phoebe smiled and placed the supplements on the bedside table, "Grandma, if you say that, I'll be heartbroken. While I was abroad these past two years, you were the one I missed the most."

"Do you think you can fool me with sweet words?" Sarah turned her head arrogantly, ignoring Phoebe.

Phoebe wasn't embarrassed. She sat by the bed and gently held Sarah's hand. Sarah, feeling angry, was about to pull her hand away when Phoebe softly said, "Grandma, are you really going to be distant with me?" Seeing Phoebe's pitiful look, Sarah wanted to harden her heart and ignore her, but she couldn't. After all, Phoebe had been her favorite.

Sarah shifted her gaze to the others and said, "All of you, get out. I want to talk to Phoebe alone."

Theodore's hand clenched into a fist at his side, "Grandma."

Sarah glared at him, "Get out, all of you."

"Let's go," Taylor said, pulling Sandra out. Seeing Theodore standing still, she gave him a tug, and he reluctantly followed. The room returned to silence.

Sarah pulled her hand back and carefully examined Phoebe. Riley was right; Phoebe was thinner than before but also more beautiful.