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

it had been deliberate. Only now, seeing the depth of the gashes, did the fear truly set in.

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

into the solidity of the man beside her, her eyes brimming with tears. "Theodore, will I ever be able to play the

Theodore could answer, the doctor chimed in. "The wound's on your palm. As long as the nerves aren't damaged, this level of injury shouldn't affect your piano

immediately snapped, "What do you mean 'this level of injury'?

Ruby was almost as cutting as his words, "If your hand is so important, you should take better care

a pointed look. "Don't argue with the doctor.

kind. It was Phoebe who stabbed your hand with a wine bottle, and you're

Vanessa was, the angrier Theodore felt inside. "Let's get

lowered her gaze,

disinfect the wound. As soon as it touched the wounded part, Vanessa felt an excruciating pain that nearly sent her soul flying. She gripped