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?"

the tip of her

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

the time, his grandma fell ill, and he stayed at her place for half a month. It was

leaned out of the window on the second floor and saw a girl in a floral dress

and space, catching sight of the young girl who had once smiled so brightly

sound of his heart blooming. In his

had known each other for 12 years, started dating in high school, and were together for nine years until they broke up three years

truly an insurmountable barrier. Phoebe felt a chill in her heart, and her steps became

shower, while Phoebe took out two packets of medicine from the fridge and warmed them up in the

bag and took a bite. The taste

the unpleasantness to pass before rinsing her mouth with water. Then, she opened the other packet of medicine, poured it into a bowl, and carried it to

a whiff of the medicine, he frowned. "Did you drink

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