Forbidden Passion

Chapter 72 Entangled Desires.

"A little bit. Can you massage it for me when we get back?" Theodore said.

It was a casual conversation, but for some reason, Phoebe sensed a hint of the familiarity that comes with being married for many years. She shook her head and said, "Oh."

They continued walking, crossing the vibrant streets until they reached the Imperial Apartment, illuminated by a few large gold letters. The letters were fitted with white lights, particularly eye-catching in the darkness. Theodore had his hands in his pockets and his tone was somewhat casual, "Imperial Apartment was the first project I supervised, from acquiring the land to completing the construction. I was involved throughout the whole process." Phoebe looked at him in astonishment, "Imperial Apartment has been around for some years now. How old were you back then?"

"Twelve years ago, I was 17," Theodore replied.

Phoebe's eyes widened, a mix of astonishment and admiration. Seventeen years old. She was still struggling to apply to university.

"So, you also met Miss Fitzroy when you were 17?" Phoebe blurted out, only realizing afterwards that she remembered the number 12 so clearly.

Theodore turned his head to look at her, a hint of a smile in the corners of his mouth, "How do you know?"

cheek with the tip of her tongue, feeling a slight warmth in

away, the light from the street lamp casting a gentle glow over his features. The sunlight shone through the shade, casting dappled

ill, and he stayed at her place for half a

out of the window

seemed like he was transcending time and space, catching sight of the young girl who had once smiled so brightly at him. He

the sound of his heart blooming. In his heart, he whispered,

heart was filled with mixed emotions. They had known each other for 12 years, started dating in high school, and were together

insurmountable barrier. Phoebe felt a chill in her

at the apartment, Theodore went to take a shower, while Phoebe took out two packets of medicine from the fridge

took a bite. The taste of the medicine was unbearably bitter, with an indescribable tinge

Then, she opened the

his shower and caught a whiff of the medicine, he frowned. "Did you

Mom called yesterday to check if we finished it. After we're done, she'll bring us two