Forbidden Passion

Chapter 24 Fall from the land of dreams

"Yeah, Zach couldn't stop grinning during the ceremony. When it was time for his vows, he was bawling harder than anyone. Poor guy was terrified of losing her." Phoebe felt a pang in her heart from Edward's last comment.

She felt she owed an apology to Edward.

She had thought her love for Edward was unwavering, but now she was secretly falling for Theodore, the same man who had once assaulted her.

Perhaps even the heavens couldn't bear to watch, so they sent Vanessa to torment her.

"Edward, I want to go back," Phoebe said.

Edward's fingers curled in his pocket. He turned to look at Phoebe's pale profile and nodded gently. "Alright, let's get you home."

*

the elevator, they spotted

made a striking couple

her piano playing, Phoebe understood the significance of the injury. Yet, Vanessa was willing

a smile upon seeing Edward standing by Phoebe - as if fortune itself had walked right up

with a sly grin, resembling a cunning fox. Vanessa's words visibly darkened Theodore's mood

here!" he demanded, his tone revealing the extent of his

pressed her lips together, staying put. She slid the jacket off her shoulders and handed it to Edward, "Thanks

take it, his fingers brushed hers, and he gripped the jacket. "No need

in front of Theodore ignited a fierce blaze of rage within him, as if his jealousy had completely taken the reins of reason. Striding forward, he grasped Phoebe's wrist and began dragging her towards the hospital room. "Theodore..." Vanessa hadn't

Phoebe. He grabbed her other

to halt, Theodore turned, his gaze sweeping over the pale wrist clasped in Edward's grip. A tumultuous irritability surged within him, a vicious desire to

"Get