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?"

to listen further, Phoebe cut in,

did you get hurt if it

meant for Edward-a guilt-driven act, unable to simply watch him get hurt because

look at this mess!" Mrs. Ziegler's voice became immediately aggressive. "Phoebe, how many times did I tell you to stay away from Edward? You just don't

up, bombarded like this by Mrs. Ziegler, and her head was buzzing. "Mom, please, can you just give me some peace

of compassion. "I made you some

Mrs. Ziegler, who arranged a couple of pillows behind her before bringing over a bowl of

to take the bowl, but Mrs. Ziegler swatted her hand

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

the truth, how did you and that Fitzroy

well have made up

did Vanessa