Forbidden Passion

Chapter 139: A Painful Revelation

Theodore had just rushed Vanessa to the hospital's surgical unit, her hand wrapped in a white handkerchief now crimson with blood, it was definitely a disturbing sight. Ruby stood by Vanessa', her face was pale, and she was in pain, a mix of anxiety and sympathy etched on her face.

"Vanessa, just hold on, the doctor will be here any second." Ruby reassured her.

As if on cue, the surgeon strode in. Ruby quickly called out, "Doctor, please, Vanessa's hand looks really bad."

The doctor glanced at Ruby but moved straight to Vanessa's side, carefully unwrapping the handkerchief. The blood had clotted, sticking the fabric to the wound. "This might hurt a bit, just try to hang in there." he warned.

Vanessa's face turned ashen as she instinctively looked to Theodore. "Theodore, I'm scared..." The word 'hurt' never made it out before a searing pain shot through her palm. She gasped sharply, looking down to see the doctor had removed

used on herself was evident now, as merciless as it had been deliberate. Only now, seeing the depth of the gashes, did the fear truly set in. What if her hand was ruined, unable

shoulder, his gaze lowered to her tear-streaked face, his brow furrowed deeply. "Don't be afraid, it's

leaning into the solidity of the man beside her, her eyes brimming with tears.

your palm. As long as the

you mean 'this level of injury'? Isn't Vanessa hurt enough? Does it have to ruin her left hand

cutting as his words, "If your hand is so important, you

look. "Don't argue with the doctor. It's my own carelessness, no one else's

voice was filled with righteous indignation. "Vanessa, you're just too kind. It was Phoebe who stabbed your hand with a wine bottle, and you're still making excuses for her." "That's enough, Ruby." Vanessa managed a weak smile, looking up at

the angrier Theodore felt inside. "Let's get this wound treated first. I'll

settle in her heart. She lowered her gaze, her facile

nearly sent her soul flying. She