Forbidden Passion

Chapter 2 Unmarried pregnancy

Mrs. Reynolds had always been indifferent about becoming a grandmother. None of her friends had progressed to that position, so she wasn't in a hurry. But now that Mrs. Vanderbilt had suddenly become a grandmother, seeing her unable to contain her joy while holding Benjamin, Mrs. Reynolds felt both envious and bitter.

She couldn't remain indifferent anymore.

Phoebe pursed her lips, remaining silent. She thought Theodore would come up with some excuse to brush off Mrs. Reynolds, just like he used to, but he remained quiet too. She looked up at him, the banquet hall illuminated and reflected on his handsome and sharp features. He silently stared at her, with no intention of coming to her rescue.

"I'm talking to you. Why are you looking at Theodore?" Mrs. Reynolds grew impatient, her tone becoming sharper. "Tomorrow, go to the hospital and get a check-up. Afterwards, stay at home to prepare for pregnancy."

"Mom," Phoebe felt bitter in her heart. Her mother and son, one urging her to give birth, the other not wanting her to. She was caught in the middle, torn between the two. "The company is very busy lately. I can't spare the time. Let's wait a couple of months..."

"What are you so busy with? Can't the company manage without you?" Mrs. Reynolds forcefully interrupted her, "Phoebe, don't forget, we agreed to let you marry into the Reynolds family because of Theodore's child. We don't want the Reynolds family's bloodline to be scattered outside."

Phoebe certainly didn't dare to forget. Getting pregnant before marriage had pinned her to the pillar of shame.

Phoebe's heart pounded in her chest as she saw Edward standing in the courtyard. The melody of Bach's piano piece echoed through the corridor, and she hesitated to return to the banquet hall. The night enveloped the courtyard, illuminated by a radiant glow of lights. Unfortunately, someone was already there when she arrived. Just as she was about to turn away, she heard a familiar voice behind her, calling her name, "Phoebe."

Phoebe trembled, her mind occupied with Theodore's earlier warning. She quickened her pace, desperately trying to escape.

hurried footsteps behind her, and suddenly a shadow flashed by her side, blocking her path.

reddened eyes, filled with

this," she said. Phoebe and Edward were childhood friends, with Edward being half a month older than her. After Mrs. Vanderbilt

gave birth to Phoebe, she ate very little, so Mrs. Vanderbilt brought Edward over to be nursed by Mrs.

his eyes burning with intensity. He grabbed her wrist eagerly. "Phoebe, don't go, I... I miss you

saw her with the Reynolds family from afar. He could tell that Theodore wasn't treating her well. He regretted his decision to let her go three years ago when she needed him the most. "Edward, you've had too much to drink." Phoebe

used to smile a lot, but tonight I haven't seen you smile once. You don't have to pretend everything is fine in front of me!" Phoebe stiffened, unable to speak, and then

person's features appeared cold and sharp, like a

his embrace. He turned to face Edward and said, "It seems that Mr. Vanderbilt is more concerned about her happiness

terrified, her stomach convulsed in

he had caught her and Edward alone together, she

to kiss Phoebe, Edward became jealous and his eyes turned red. "Theodore, you don't

and care for you every night, just like I did in the past." Phoebe's face

deliberately humiliated Phoebe in front of him,

leave now?" Phoebe

that if Edward stayed here and continued to provoke him, she would be the one who would suffer in the end. "Phoebe, are you going to let him humiliate you like this?" Edward said, deeply pained. The person he treasured the most was being treated