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."

*

they spotted Theodore supporting Vanessa down the

a striking couple

hand; knowing the importance of her hands to her piano playing, Phoebe understood the significance of the injury. Yet, Vanessa was willing

up with a smile upon seeing Edward standing by Phoebe - as if

a sly grin, resembling a cunning fox. Vanessa's words

demanded, his tone

lips together, staying put. She slid the jacket off her

Edward reached out to take it, his fingers brushed hers, and he gripped the jacket. "No need to thank me.

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

by as Theodore manhandled Phoebe. He grabbed her other wrist, "Theodore, don't go too

in Edward's grip. A tumultuous

menacing, "Get your filthy hands