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?"

replied, pressing her cheek with the tip of her

from the street lamp casting a gentle glow over his features. The sunlight shone through

at her place for half a month. It was a beautiful day when he heard someone calling "Mia" from

of the window on the second floor and saw a girl

he was transcending time and space, catching sight of the young girl who had once smiled so brightly at him. He asked, "Are you

the sound of his heart blooming. In his heart,

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

a chill in her heart, and her steps became

to take a shower, while Phoebe took out

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

Then, she opened the other packet of medicine, poured it into a

finished his shower and caught a whiff of the medicine, he

nodded and handed him the bowl of medicine. "Drink it. Mom called yesterday to check if we finished it. After we're done, she'll bring us two more