Forbidden Passion

Chapter 27 Woo her properly

"Phoebe, Phoebe, are you awake? Phoebe?" Annoyingly shrill, the voice pierced through her slumber, causing Phoebe's brow to furrow. "Mom, I don't want to go..." She was still trapped in her dream.

Mrs. Ziegler, seeing her clearly awake yet feigning sleep, snapped and smacked her arm. "Open your eyes when you're awake. What's the act for?" The stinging pain prompted Phoebe to fully awaken. Gone were the lush mountains and the fields rich with the scent of earth.

Instead, a stark white ceiling blinded her, and the strong smell of disinfectant filled her nostrils.

Memories rewound: the fight between Theodore and Edward, her rushing to shield Edward from Theodore's blow...

She closed her eyes and felt a dull ache in her chest.

Mrs. Ziegler's prattling continued, "Phoebe, I don't mean to nag, but you're Theodore's wife now. Why are you getting involved with Edward again?"

further, Phoebe cut in, "When did I get involved with

did you get hurt if it

impulsive dive to take the punch meant for Edward-a

became immediately aggressive. "Phoebe, how many times did I tell you to stay

just woken up, bombarded like this by Mrs. Ziegler, and her head was buzzing. "Mom, please,

a pang of compassion. "I made you some chicken soup. Let me help

who arranged a couple of pillows behind her before bringing over a bowl

Mrs. Ziegler swatted her hand away.

sat obediently, sipping the chicken soup, and asked, "What's the date today? I feel like

Mrs. Ziegler replied irritably. "Phoebe, tell me the truth, how did you and that Fitzroy girl end up

she might as well have made up for a

Vanessa say?"