Chapter 141 Does he care about you?

The charity gala ended at half past eight, followed by a gathering for dinner. Brandon called Phoebe and openly praised her for playing the piano well tonight.

Mrs. Reynolds was surprised to see her playing the piano just now. She was accompanying Brandon to the event today, dressed very elegantly, and didn’t mind that Phoebe was dressed plainly.

“Phoebe, you have surprised us. We never expected you to play the piano so well.” Mrs. Reynolds held her arm and praised her.

Even though Phoebe was tired, she forced herself to smile and replied, “I learned a little from the Vanderbilt family before, but I put it aside later due to busy studies.”

“No wonder I had no idea that you could play the piano. It’s a shame Theodore isn’t here, he would have seen you in a different light.” Mrs. Reynolds had already heard from Madison about Vanessa’s hand injury and Theodore accompanying her to the hospital. Now, seeing Phoebe force a smile, she felt a twinge of pity for her.

Madison sneered on the side, “I still think Vanessa plays the best. She was the champion of the Chopin International Piano Competition. If she didn’t injure Vanessa’s hand, how could she have had the chance to perform on stage?” Madison’s words clearly implied that Phoebe was scheming and deliberately injured Vanessa’s hand in order to replace her on stage.Frowning, Mrs. Reynolds said, “Madison, why would you say such things about Phoebe? She is not a performer, why would she want to steal the spotlight?”

“Of course, it’s to steal Vanessa’s limelight, thinking that Theodore will notice her that way. She’s such a scheming bitch.” Madison glanced at Phoebe with disdain, her tone dripping with contempt.

Thankfully, Phoebe had been clever enough to take a picture of her with Edward and sent it to Theodore, letting him see just how promiscuous this woman could be!

“Madison!” Mrs. Reynolds looked at her displeased, “Why are you talking to your sister-in-law like this?”

Rolling her eyes, Madison replied, “Phoebe, wait until Theodore comes back, and I want to see how you’ll explain it to him.”After saying that, she disregarded Mrs. Reynolds’ angry gaze and left with her drink in hand.

Mrs. Reynolds looked at Phoebe awkwardly and said, “Phoebe, don’t mind Madison’s blunt words. She just admires Vanessa too much.””Well, I know.” Phoebe nodded.

Mrs. Reynolds patted her hand and said, “Phoebe, both Grandma and I are on your side. Have a child with Theodore soon. Once you have a child, his heart will naturally return to you.”

Phoebe bit her lip and looked at Mrs. Reynolds’ eyes filled with anticipation. She felt immense pressure inside her. Everyone…

Everyone was hoping she would have a child for the Reynolds family, but only she knew that she could never get pregnant again.

“Mom, I’m a bit tired and I want to go back and rest,” Phoebe said.Mrs. Reynolds nodded quickly, “Alright, you go back, I’ll have the driver take you.”

Phoebe turned and left the banquet hall. As she walked out of the hotel, she saw a white Porsche parked at the entrance. Edward leaned against the car door looking up at her. Seeing her come out, he quickly walked up to her. “Are you going back? Let me take you,” he offered.Phoebe shook her head. “No, it’s fine. I drove here myself.” “Phoebe,” Edward stopped her in her tracks, his gaze urgent. “You look exhausted. I just want to take you home. Please don’t refuse me.”

Phoebe looked up at him and let out a soft sigh. “Edward, I’m sorry. I can’t let you take me home. He would get angry if he saw us together.”

More than just getting angry!That night in the car, he almost killed her.Some lessons are learned in one go, and she didn’t want to experience that near-death feeling again.

The light in Edward’s eyes gradually dimmed, and he murmured, “Do you care so much about his feelings? What about him? Does he care about you?”